Piano Quartets (Nos. 1-3)

Johannes Brahms

Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello

Victor Aller / Hollywood Quartet

1956 Stereo recording.

Gil's top choice. Slightly better recorded (stereo). They give an interpretation that 'sounds more like from the horse's mouth.' They know the music so well and bring home all its wonderful qualities.

Marc-André Hamelin / Leopold String Trio

2005

A newer, beautifully recorded version. A little bit more suave; you really hear the beauty of the music.