--- product_id: 33538461 title: "Borodin: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2" brand: "arabesque recordings" price: "€ 24.84" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Music" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/33538461-borodin-string-quartets-nos-1-and-2 store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Borodin: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 **Brand:** arabesque recordings **Price:** € 24.84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Borodin: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 by arabesque recordings - **How much does it cost?** € 24.84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/33538461-borodin-string-quartets-nos-1-and-2) ## Best For - arabesque recordings enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arabesque recordings brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Borodin: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 by The Lark Quartet .com Borodin's Second String Quartet is far more popular than his First, and deservedly so. The First has its attractive moments but it rambles on far out of proportion to its content. The Second is more concise and it's consistently lovely. For those who want both Borodin Quartets, there are only a few available choices and this is one of the best. Of course the Borodin String Quartet (EMI) would seem to deserve automatic primacy, but their recording wasn't made during their best period; the Lark Quartet is technically stronger and musically very convincing. Still, unless you're a Borodin freak, you might want one of the many versions which couples Borodin with other music, like the Emerson's (Deutsche Grammophon). --Leslie Gerber ## Images ![Borodin: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CTP6oiIBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PASSION AND PROMISE FULFILLED *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2003* I'm often astounded by the unexpected, especially in well-worn music I am overly familiar with, when suddenly, as if out of the blue, I am knocked sideways by the epiphany a performance can bring.The Lark Quartet's fervent and heartfelt rendition of the two Borodin string quartets is just such a serendipitous case in point.In all my years of listening to these works, and in as many performances, I have never heard musicians clarify the dialogue between instruments so vividly. The emotional impact created when one actually hears this "conversation," seemingly for the first time, though hardly this, is affecting beyond words. The interpretive combination of Borodin's wonderful Slavic lyricism and the incredible voicing artistry of the Lark ensemble creates a fusion that propels the listener into revelation upon revelation. For once, the cello does actually speak, as does the viola--- both no longer subservient--- and the second violin, too, has its say. Suddenly, without warning, we hear it all, every note, and this incredible realization shakes us to the bone. Just as quickly, Borodin's instrumental writing becomes infinitely transparent, his fabulous unison harmonics thrill, and melody pours forth unfettered. It is a frisson that fills the heart with existential joy while, simultaneously, causes tears to flow.What a phenomenal listening experience, and captured by engineering that is awesome in its truthfulness, nuanced detail and glowing warmth. I could not possibly praise the members of The Lark Quartet adequately enough for their exceptional talent and sensitivity, or for renewing, refreshing and elucidating these works as beautifully as they do here.[Running time: 65:11] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/33538461-borodin-string-quartets-nos-1-and-2](https://www.desertcart.be/products/33538461-borodin-string-quartets-nos-1-and-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*