Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Vol. 2

On this CD:

1. String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ("Heiliger Dankgesang"), Op. 132
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

2. String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Vol. 2, Music, Ludwig van Beethoven, Chamber, Classical, Quartet for Four String Instruments

Beethoven: Late Quartets, Vol. 2
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Beautiful

Revolutionary Music Played To The Extreme

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The way Beethoven would have wanted it

Beethoven: Late Quartets, Vol. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven , and Quartetto Italiano
Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000041FM
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 1. Adagio ma non tropp e molto espressivo - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 2. Allegro molto vivace - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 3. Allegro moderato - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 4. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 5. Presto - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 6. Adagio quasi un poco andante - Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 131 in C sharp minor: 7. Allegro - Beethoven

Tracks:

String Quartet Op. 132 in A minor: 1. Assai sostenuto - Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 132 in A minor: 2. Allegro ma non tanto - L.V. Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 132 in A minor: 3. Canzona di ringraziamento. Molto adagio - Sentendo nuova forza. Andante - L.V. Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 132 in A minor: 4. Alla marcia, assai vivace - Piu allegro - Presto - L.V. Beethoven
String Quartet Op. 132 in A minor: 5. Allegro appassionato - L.V. Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2005-01-20

A Great performance of these truly beautiful string quartets, I simply love this CD. These two string quartets that Beethoven composed in his latter years are stunning and though every track on this CD is amazing the one track that stuck out to me the most was the third movement of the string quartet in A minor (op.132) the first time I heard this piece of music I was mesmerized.

Revolutionary Music Played To The Extreme.......2003-08-09

The late quartets are undoubtedly the most revolutionary works Beethoven ever penned. Not only do they totally break the structural mold by having more than just four movements, they also introduce new harmonic, melodic, and contrapuntal techniques which Beethoven uses to elicit extremes in emotion, the likes of which music had previously never experienced. Beethoven said of his late quartets that they were not meant for his time but rather another time. Perhaps now is that time. We have come to an age where we can finally begin to understand the emotion and sentiment that this music is infused with, and we can finally appreciate these masterpieces that his contemporaries viewed as nothing more than the last attempts of a deaf man to keep his legacy alive. These quartets are simply spectacular, and the Quarteto Italiano do an incredible job of playing these masterpieces. They play the music immaculately and they bring for the emotional extremes that Beethoven intended. The playing is really just perfect. I guess the one issue with these recordings is that they're from the 1970s, which means that there is a slight balance issue (as with all recordings of the era) in that the treble is slightly more emphasized than the ever important bass. However, this is a minor blemish and is not enough to detract from the overall good sound quality and the exceptional playing. This is a recommended CD, as is its sister CD, which features the incredible Grosse Fuge.

Excellent recordings.......2002-12-06

I agree with the other reviewers. These are exceptional performances and the sound quality is quite good. Just listen to the excerpts and you will hear how beautiful they sound. Beethoven would be proud of these performers.

Superb.......2002-06-18

I first purchased these performances of the late quartets on vinyl back in the early to mid 1970's. I have listened to these wonderful performances many times over the years, and I just don't get tired of them. I have four of five other versions of the Beethoven quartets, and certainly, there are other great recordings of these works, but for clarity, precsion, attack, pesuasive power, sheer beauty of sound, I just keep coming back to the QI. At a cost of two CD's for the price of one, this is a terrific deal on arguably the best version of these quartets ever recorded. I can't think of any reason not to purchase this -- except that you can buy a boxed set of all the quartets for about [price].

The way Beethoven would have wanted it.......2002-03-08

One of the truly amazing recordings of one of Beethoven's greatest works. The quartet plays with simplicity, eloquence and with a lyrical tone that few can hope to match. Each of the movements is carefully crafted, and the playing is a window into the composer's soul, as also the wonderful interplay between the members of the quartets. I especially love the adagio, where each theme is a shining gem; these players imbue it with a brilliance that makes me breathless for more.

Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Vol. 2

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Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
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Tracks:

Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Expressvio
Allegro Molto Vivace
Allegro Moderato
Andante, Ma Non Troppo
Presto Agitato Adagio, Quasi Un Poco Andante
Adagio, Quasi Un Poco Andante
Allegro

Tracks:

Assai Sostenuto; Allegro
Allegro, Ma Non Tante
Molto Adagio
All Marcia, Assai Vivace
Allegro Appassionato
Allegretto
Vivace
Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
'Der Schwer Gefasste Entschluss': Grave Ma Non Troppo Tratto, 'Muss Es Sein?'; Allegro, 'Es Muss Sein!'

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Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Biddulph Records
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ASIN: B000024P33
Release Date: 1994-04-18

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Beethoven: The Late Quartets, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
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ASIN: B0000030QN
Release Date: 1993-12-15

Tracks:

Qt No. 13 in B Flat, Op. 130: First Mvt: Adagio Ma Non Troppo/Allegro
Qt No. 13 in B Flat, Op. 130: Second Mvt: Presto
Qt No. 13 in B Flat, Op. 130: Third Mvt: Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo/Poco Scherzoso
Qt No. 13 in B Flat, Op. 130: Fourth Mvt: Alla Danza Tedesca/Allegro Assai
Qt No. 13 in B Flat, Op. 130: Fifth Mvt: Cavatina: Adagio Molto Espressivo
Grosse Fuge in B Flat, Op. 133
Alternative Finale to Str Qt, Op. 130