Quartet no. 10 in E-flat major, op. 74

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Quartetto Italiano

String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 74 is a string quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1809. The work, from his middle period, is characterised by Classical forms with heightened rhythmic drive and transparent textures, includes passages of plucked-string (pizzicato) writing and concise thematic development, and occupies a transitional place between his earlier and later quartet style.
First released: 14th February 2020

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Quartet no. 10 in E-flat major, op. 74: I. Poco adagio – Allegro
    10:36
  2. 2.
    Quartet no. 10 in E-flat major, op. 74: II. Adagio, ma non troppo
    11:28
  3. 3.
    Quartet no. 10 in E-flat major, op. 74: III. Presto
    6:17
  4. 4.
    Quartet no. 10 in E-flat major, op. 74: IV. Allegretto con variazioni
    7:16

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