Recording: Summer 1998, Maria Minor, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Brilliant Classics proudly presents the brand-new 5-CD sets series: QUINTESSENCE, attractively priced compact box sets containing essential core classical repertoire in outstanding performances. Aimed at attracting both the discerning classical connoisseur and the classical newcomer it presents the pillars of classical music: Beethoven complete symphonies, Bach Passions, Schubert symphonies, Mozart piano sonatas, Telemann Tafelmusik, Vivaldi 4 Seasons plus concertos, Shostakovich string quartets, Dvořák symphonies, Grieg Lyric Pieces, Haydn London Symphonies. World class performers include Staatskapelle Dresden with Herbert Blomstedt, Staatskapelle Berlin with Otmar Suitner, Klára Würtz, Håkon Austbø, Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra with Ádám Fischer, Rubio Quartet and others. The fresh and colourful artwork is eye-catching while the booklet contains liner notes in English. A new series at an unbeatable price!