Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Ludwig van Beethoven with the "Beethoven: Complete String Quartets" album, a monumental collection released by Nimbus Records in 1994. This extensive compilation spans six hours and encompasses a wide range of compositions, showcasing Beethoven's evolution as a master of chamber music. The album features some of Beethoven's most celebrated works, including the early Op. 18 quartets, the profound Razumovsky quartets (Op. 59), the enchanting "Harp" quartet (Op. 74), and the intense "Quartetto serioso" (Op. 95), culminating with the monumental late quartet Op. 130. Each piece is a testament to Beethoven's genius, offering a rich tapestry of emotions, from the exuberant energy of the allegros to the deeply moving adagios. This collection is not just a compilation but a comprehensive journey through Beethoven's artistic development, making it an essential experience for any classical music enthusiast.
(C) 1994 Nimbus Records Limited
Tracks
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1: II. Adagio affettuoso ed appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1: III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1: IV. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: IV. Allegro molto quasi PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: II. AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: III. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: IV. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: I. Allegro ma non tantoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: II. Scherzo. Andante scherzo quasi AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: III. Menuetto e Trio. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: IV. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: II. Menuetto e TrioLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: III. Andante cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: IV. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6: II. Adagio ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6: III. Scherzo e Trio. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6: IV. Adagio - Allegretto quasi AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29: II. Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29: III. Scherzo & Trio. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 29: IV. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 "Razumovsky": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 "Razumovsky": II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 "Razumovsky": III. Adagio molto e mestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 "Razumovsky": IV. Thème Russe. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 "Razumovsky": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 "Razumovsky": II. Molto AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 "Razumovsky": III. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 "Razumovsky": IV. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 "Razumovsky": I. Introduzione. Andante con moto - Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 "Razumovsky": II. Andante con moto quasi AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 "Razumovsky": III. Menuetto, GraziosoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 "Razumovsky": IV. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 "Harp": I. Poco Adagio - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 "Harp": II. Adagio ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 "Harp": III. Presto - Più presto quasi prestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 "Harp": IV. Allegretto con VariazioniLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 "Quartetto serioso": I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 "Quartetto serioso": II. Allegretto ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 "Quartetto serioso": III. Allegro assai vivace ma seriosoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 "Quartetto serioso": IV. Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio ma non troppo - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Medici String Quartet
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