String Quartets op. 18 no. 4 and op. 59 no. 2

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Artemis Quartet

String Quartets Op. 18 No. 4 and Op. 59 No. 2 are chamber works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed c. 1800 and 1806 respectively. The earlier Op. 18 quartet reflects Classical forms, balanced textures and lyrical interplay typical of his early period, while Op. 59 No. 2, part of his middle-period quartets, broadens harmonic language, formal scope and rhythmic vitality, signalling a step toward his more adventurous middle-period style.
First released: 2008

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    String Quartet op. 18 no. 4: I. Allegro ma non tanto
    8:23
  2. 2.
    String Quartet op. 18 no. 4: II. Andante scherzo
    7:05
  3. 3.
    String Quartet op. 18 no. 4: III. Minuetto (Allegretto)
    3:50
  4. 4.
    String Quartet op. 18 no. 4: IV. Allegro
    4:25
  5. 5.
    String Quartet op. 59 no. 2: I. Allegro
    12:40
  6. 6.
    String Quartet op. 59 no. 2: II. Molto adagio
    11:58
  7. 7.
    String Quartet op. 59 no. 2: III. Allegretto
    6:08
  8. 8.
    String Quartet op. 59 no. 2: IV. Finale (Presto)
    5:08

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