String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 'American'

Antonín Dvořák

String Quartet

Smetana Quartet

1966 Fairly good sound.

Gil's top choice. A Czech group that has 'that flavor to it, that soul' that makes you appreciate the music. Beautifully played with a great feeling of buoyancy.

Talich Quartet

1976

Another Czech quartet. As with their Beethoven, they are very introspective and think through the music, feeling it very deeply.

Panocha Quartet

1982

Another Czech quartet, this one is 'a little bit more on the zippy side,' with more get-up-and-go. Immaculately played.