Streichquartette . String Quartets . Quatuors à Cordes Nr. 13 A-Moll, Nr. 9 G-Moll

Released in 1978 by the Telefunken label, this recording features the Alban Berg Quartett performing Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, 'Rosamunde,' and String Quartet No. 9 in G minor. The Alban Berg Quartett, founded in Vienna in 1970, was instrumental in bringing a new level of technical precision and interpretive rigor to the classic Austro-German repertoire during the 1970s and 80s.

The album reflects the high fidelity standards of the Telefunken label during the late 1970s. The quartet’s approach to Schubert, known for its intellectual clarity and refined ensemble playing, was highly regarded by critics of the era for balancing emotional depth with the structural transparency inherent in the music. This specific recording remains a respected artifact of the period, representing the ensemble's early-to-mid career focus on the core chamber music canon.