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The late quartets are among the last works that Beethoven completed, and are considered by many as the pinnacle of his achievements as a composer, and among the greatest compositions of all time. The Russian prince Nikolai Galitzin wrote to Beethoven in November 1822, requesting 'one, two or three new quartets, for which labor I will be glad to pay you what you think proper'. This commission resulted in the Quartets, Opp. 127, 132, and 130, after which he went on to write Quartets, Opp. 131 and 135, and then the substitute final movement for Op. 130, which replaced the Große Fugue that originally had ended that piece -and which Stravinsky described as 'an absolutely contemporary piece of music that will be contemporary forever'. In this recording the Brodsky Quartet has chosen to include (emulating several other quartets) the Quartet, Op.95. Although this piece significantly pre-dates the others, in terms of innovation and compositional style it points strongly towards the later works. Since their formation in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet has earned -and maintained -a worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. Exclusive Chandos recording artists, the Brodsky Quartet has won numerous awards and accolades, and remains committed to an extensive programme of educational work in addition to their hectic performing and recording schedules.
Tracklist:
- String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": I. Allegro Con Brio
- String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": II. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
- String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": III. Allegro Assai Vivace Ma Serioso
- String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95 "Serioso": IV. Larghetto Espressivo. Allegretto Agitato
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. Presto
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: III. Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca. Allegro Assai
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: V. Cavatina. Adagio Molto Espressivo
- String Quartet No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130: VI. Finale. Allegro
- Große Fuge, Op. 133
- String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
- String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando Vivace
- String Quartet No. 12 In E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Moderato
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
- String Quartet No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro. Poco Adagio
- String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": I. Assai Sostenuto. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
- String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": III. Molto Adagio. Andante
- String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
- String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang": V. Allegro Appassionato
- String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: I. Allegretto
- String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: II. Vivace
- String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
- String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: IV. Grave, Ma Non Troppo Tratto. Allegro
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