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Pavel Haas Quartet

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From the Pavel Haas Quartet, which has captured the worlds attention:Smetanas String Quartets are finally available on LP!The Pavel Haas Quartet is one of the Czech Republics leading and most accomplished quartets. Their latest albumthe groups sixthfeaturing Smetanas string quartets is finally available on LP!Smetanas String Quartet No. 1, From My Life, considered one of his masterpieces, was begun around October 1876shortly after he lost his hearingand completed toward the end of that year. However, due to its technical challenges, a performer for the premiere could not be found immediately, It was not until approximately two years after its completionon March 26, 1879that a private rehearsal was finally held at the home of his friend Sulub-Deburnov, followed by the public premiere three days later (Dvok played the viola for the private rehearsal only). It is considered one of Smetanas m