String Quartets, op. 18 (Vol. 1), Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Pražák Quartet

String Quartets, Op. 18 (Vol. 1), Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz is a set of six early string quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1801. These chamber works exemplify Classical-period quartet writing with clear textures, formal balance and growing harmonic and rhythmic boldness, reflecting Haydn-influenced models while foreshadowing Beethoven's more individual, exploratory approach to form and expression in his later career.

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  1. 1.
    String Quartet no. 4 in C minor, op. 18 no. 4: I. Allegro ma non tanto
    8:56
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    String Quartet no. 4 in C minor, op. 18 no. 4: II. Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto
    5:44
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    String Quartet no. 4 in C minor, op. 18 no. 4: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
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    String Quartet no. 4 in C minor, op. 18 no. 4: IV. Allegro – Prestissimo
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    String Quartet no. 5 in A major, op. 18 no. 5: I. Allegro
    6:49
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    String Quartet no. 5 in A major, op. 18 no. 5: II. Menuetto
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    String Quartet no. 5 in A major, op. 18 no. 5: III. Andante cantabile. Thema - Variations I-IV - Coda. Poco adagio
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    String Quartet no. 5 in A major, op. 18 no. 5: IV. Allegro
    6:28
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    String Quartet no. 1 in F major, op. 18 no. 1: I. Allegro con brio
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    String Quartet no. 1 in F major, op. 18 no. 1: II. Adagio affetuoso ed appassionato
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    String Quartet no. 1 in F major, op. 18 no. 1: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
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    String Quartet no. 1 in F major, op. 18 no. 1: IV. Allegro
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