Reflections on the Role of Concert / Music Critique

Reflections on my understanding of the role of music critics: what can, should be the goal in commenting on and reviewing concerts and music recordings? What do I regard inappropriate for such reviews? Personal view & philosophy.

Beethoven: String Quartets, Comparison Summary

Beethoven: String Quartets — summary for comparisons of recordings, involving the following ensembles: Alban Berg Quartet, Amadeus Quartet, Artemis Quartet, Brooklyn Rider, Busch Quartett, Chiaroscuso Quartet, Emerson String Quartet, Endellion String Quartet, Guarneri String Quartet, Hagen Quartett, Kuijken Quartet, LaSalle Quartet, Leipziger Streichquartett, Melos Quartett Stuttgart, Quartetto Italiano, Quatuor Mosaïques, Takács Quartet