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Beethoven / Brodsky Quartet- Late String Quartets (CD)

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Beethoven / Brodsky Quartet- Late String Quartets (CD)

The late quartets are among the last works that Beethoven completed, and are considered by many as the pinnacle of his achievements as a composer, and among the greatest compositions of all time. The Russian prince Nikolai Galitzin wrote to Beethoven in November 1822, requesting 'one, two or three new quartets, for which labor I will be glad to pay you what you think proper'. This commission resulted in the Quartets, Opp. 127, 132, and 130, after which he went on to write Quartets, Opp. 131 and 135, and then the substitute final movement for Op. 130, which replaced the Große Fugue that originally had ended that piece -and which Stravinsky described as 'an absolutely contemporary piece of music that will be contemporary forever'. In this recording the Brodsky Quartet has chosen to include (emulating several other quartets) the Quartet, Op.95. Although this piece significantly pre-dates the others, in terms of innovation and compositional style it points strongly towards the later works. Since their formation in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet has earned -and maintained -a worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. Exclusive Chandos recording artists, the Brodsky Quartet has won numerous awards and accolades, and remains committed to an extensive programme of educational work in addition to their hectic performing and recording schedules.

Tracklist:

  1. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": I. Allegro Con Brio
  2. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": II. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
  3. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": III. Allegro Assai Vivace Ma Serioso
  4. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": IV. Larghetto Espressivo. Allegretto Agitato
  5. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo. Allegro
  6. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. Presto
  7. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: III. Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo
  8. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca. Allegro Assai
  9. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: V. Cavatina. Adagio Molto Espressivo
  10. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: VI. Finale. Allegro
  11. Große Fuge, Op. 133
  12. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso. Allegro
  13. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
  14. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando Vivace
  15. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale. Allegro
  16. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
  17. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
  18. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Moderato
  19. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
  20. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
  21. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
  22. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro. Poco Adagio
  23. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": I. Assai Sostenuto. Allegro
  24. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  25. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": III. Molto Adagio. Andante
  26. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
  27. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": V. Allegro Appassionato
  28. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: I. Allegretto
  29. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: II. Vivace
  30. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
  31. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: IV. Grave, Ma Non Troppo Tratto. Allegro
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The late quartets are among the last works that Beethoven completed, and are considered by many as the pinnacle of his achievements as a composer, and among the greatest compositions of all time. The Russian prince Nikolai Galitzin wrote to Beethoven in November 1822, requesting 'one, two or three new quartets, for which labor I will be glad to pay you what you think proper'. This commission resulted in the Quartets, Opp. 127, 132, and 130, after which he went on to write Quartets, Opp. 131 and 135, and then the substitute final movement for Op. 130, which replaced the Große Fugue that originally had ended that piece -and which Stravinsky described as 'an absolutely contemporary piece of music that will be contemporary forever'. In this recording the Brodsky Quartet has chosen to include (emulating several other quartets) the Quartet, Op.95. Although this piece significantly pre-dates the others, in terms of innovation and compositional style it points strongly towards the later works. Since their formation in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet has earned -and maintained -a worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. Exclusive Chandos recording artists, the Brodsky Quartet has won numerous awards and accolades, and remains committed to an extensive programme of educational work in addition to their hectic performing and recording schedules.

Tracklist:

  1. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": I. Allegro Con Brio
  2. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": II. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
  3. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": III. Allegro Assai Vivace Ma Serioso
  4. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": IV. Larghetto Espressivo. Allegretto Agitato
  5. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo. Allegro
  6. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. Presto
  7. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: III. Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo
  8. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca. Allegro Assai
  9. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: V. Cavatina. Adagio Molto Espressivo
  10. String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: VI. Finale. Allegro
  11. Große Fuge, Op. 133
  12. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso. Allegro
  13. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
  14. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando Vivace
  15. String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale. Allegro
  16. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
  17. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
  18. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Moderato
  19. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
  20. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
  21. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
  22. String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro. Poco Adagio
  23. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": I. Assai Sostenuto. Allegro
  24. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  25. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": III. Molto Adagio. Andante
  26. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
  27. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": V. Allegro Appassionato
  28. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: I. Allegretto
  29. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: II. Vivace
  30. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
  31. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: IV. Grave, Ma Non Troppo Tratto. Allegro
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