Beethoven: The String Quartets, Vol. 1

On this CD:

1. String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Lindsay String Quartet

2. String Quartet No. 2 in G major ("Compliments") Op. 18/2
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Lindsay String Quartet

3. String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18/3
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Lindsay String Quartet

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Beethoven: The Late Quartets, Vol. 1
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  • The Best
 Beethoven: The Late Quartets, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B0000041FL
Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet Op. 127 in E flat: 1. Maestoso - Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
  2. String Quartet Op. 127 in E flat: 2. Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile - L.V. Beethoven
  3. String Quartet Op. 127 in E flat: 3. Scherzando vivace - L.V. Beethoven
  4. String Quartet Op. 127 in E flat: 4. Finale - L.V. Beethoven
  5. String Quartet Op. 135 in F: 1. Allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
  6. String Quartet Op. 135 in F: 2. Vivace - L.V. Beethoven
  7. String Quartet Op. 135 in F: 3. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo - L.V. Beethoven
  8. String Quartet Op. 135 in F: 4. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss. Grave - Allegro - Grave ma non troppo tratto - Allegro - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 1. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro - Beethoven
  2. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 2. Presto - Beethoven
  3. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 3. Andante con moto ma non troppo. Poco scherzando - Beethoven
  4. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 4. Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai - Beethoven
  5. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 5. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo - Beethoven
  6. String Quartet Op. 130 in B flat: 6. Finale. Allegro - Beethoven
  7. 'Grosse Fuge' Op. 133 in B flat: Overtura. Allegro - Meno mosso e moderato - Allegro - Fuga - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great music given it's due........2005-04-04

In the late quartets Beethoven continued to evolve many of his compositional techniques: he manages to add to the harmonic rules of before and does new things in the way of tonality and form. These quartets have a sound world all of their own, and create a small-scale effect quite different from the massive-sounding works that came before, such as the "Hammerklavier" sonata and the 9th Symphony. It would be fair to say that no other artist has ever mangaged to reach such spiritual heights. The Quartetto Italiano give superbly polished performances which are able to express the refined tones of these works. Compare their well-rehearsed renditions that come close to perfection with the more ruffled recordings of the Vegh Quartet, for example, and one really appreciates the way in which they are able to sustain the superhuman requirements of these pieces. With the Vegh team we hear 4 human beings, with these recordings we hear Beethoven's unique vision.

5 out of 5 stars The Best.......2003-08-09

This may very well be the best recording of the late quartets I've ever heard. The highlight, of course, is the massive Grosse Fuge, which is the most far-sighted piece of music ever written. In it, Beethoven predicted trends of early 20th century music. Stravinsky said that it sounded modern to his ears. This performance is exceptional in that it brings out the revolutionary quality of the music without ever sounding like an exercise in 20th century performance. Instead, the dissonances and syncopation are emphasized in a manner that elicits the most emotional and technically perfect performance imaginable. And of course, the other quartets aren't just fillers. No way. The playing on these masterpieces is just as incredible as it is in the Fuge. The incredible detail and perfection demanded by Beethoven is difficult to meet, but the Quarteto Italiano manage to step up to the challenge and surpass anybody's expectations. This is a recording to grab and hold onto forever. It's just exceptional!
Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 14: Misc. Chamber Works
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ASIN: B000001GZH
Release Date: 1997-12-09

Tracks:

  1. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 1. Adagio assai - attacca - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 2. Allegro con spirito - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 3. Tema. Cantabile - Variazioni I-VI - Tema. Allegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  4. No. 2 In D Major: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  5. No. 2 In D Major: 2. Andante con moto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. No. 2 In D Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  7. No. 3 In C Major: 1. Allegro vivace - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  8. No. 3 In C Major: 2. Adagio con expressione - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  9. No. 3 In C Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 1. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 2. Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 3. Tema andante con Variazioni - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  4. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  5. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 2. Poco Adagio, quasi Andante - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  7. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 1. Allegro con brio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  8. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 2. Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  9. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 1. Grave - Allegro, ma non troppo
  2. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 2. Andante cantabile
  3. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro, ma non troppo
  4. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 1. Entrada. Allegro
  5. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 2. Tempo ordinario d'un Minuetto
  6. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 3. Allegro molto
  7. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 4. Andante con Variazioni
  8. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 5. Allegro scherzando e vivace
  9. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 6. Adagio - Allegro vivace e disinvolto
  10. Sonatina In C Minor: Adagio
  11. Adagio In E Flat Major: Adagio (ma non troppo)
  12. Sonatine In C Major: Allegro
  13. Variations In D Major

Tracks:

  1. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 1. Allegro con brio
  2. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 2. Adagio
  3. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 3.Tema. 'Pria ch'io l'impegno'. Allegretto - Allegro
  4. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio
  5. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major:: 2. Adagio cantabile
  6. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major:: 3. Tempo di Menuetto
  7. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 4. Tema. Andante con Variazioni
  8. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 5. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
  9. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 6. Andante con moto alla Marcia - Presto
  10. Fugue For String Quintet In D Major: Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: I. Allegro
  2. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: II. Adagio molto espressivo
  3. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: III. Scherzo. Allegro
  4. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: IV. Presto
  5. Prelude And Fugue For 2 Violins And Cello In E Minor: Praeludium
  6. Prelude And Fugue For 2 Violins And Cello In E Minor: Fuge
  7. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 1 In E Flat Major
  8. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 2 In G Major
  9. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 3 In C Major
  10. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 4 In F Major
  11. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 5 In D Major
  12. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 6 In G Major
  13. Duet For Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: Allegro
  14. Duet For Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: Allegretto
  15. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 1 In D Major
  16. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 2 In D Major
  17. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 3 In D Major
  18. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 4 In D Minor
  19. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 5 In D Major
  20. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 6 In D Major
  21. Duet For Two Violins In A Major
  22. Canon In A Major (Probably For Two Violins)

Tracks:

  1. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 1. Air ecossais: 'The Cottage Maid'. Tema. Andantino quasi Allegretto - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegro - Tempo I
  2. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 2. Air ecossais: 'Von edlem Geschlect war Shinkin'. Tema. Allegretto scherzoso - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegretto-Allegro
  3. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 3. Air autrichien: 'A Schusserl und a Reindl'. Tema. Andantino - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Adagio sostenuto, ma non troppo - Var. VI. Andante con moto
  4. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 4. Air ecossais: 'The Last Rose Of Summer'. Tema. Andante expressivo assai - Var. I-III
  5. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 5. Air ecossais: 'Chiling O'Guiry'. Tema. Allegretto spiritoso - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegro assai
  6. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 6. Air ecossais: 'Paddy Whack'. Tema. Allegretto piu tosto vivace - Var. I-IV
  7. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 1. Air tirolien: 'I bin a Tiroler Bua'. Tema. Moderato - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Allegro
  8. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 2. Air ecossais: 'Bonnie Laddie, Highland Laddie'. Tema. Allegretto, quasi vivace - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Andante mosso, alla Siciliano - Allegro
  9. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 3. Volkslied aus Kleinrussland. Tema. Vivace - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Adagio sostenuto - Tempo I
  10. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: Air ecossais: 'St .Patrick's Day'. Tema. Allegretto scherzoso - Var. I - Var. II. Poco adagio - Vivace - Moderato - Tempo I
  11. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 5. Air tirolien: 'A Madel, ja a Madel'. Tema. Moderato - Var. I-II - Var. III. Maestoso - Allegro
  12. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 6. Air ecossais: 'Peggy's Daughter'. Tema. Andante comodo - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Vivace
  13. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 7. Air russe: 'Schone Minka'. Tema. Andante - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Andante moderato - Var. VI. Allegro - Adagio - Andante commodo - Poco vivace
  14. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 8. Air ecossais: 'O Mary At Thy Window Be'. Tema. Andantino quasi Allegretto - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Un poco piu mosso - Allegro assai
  15. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 9. Air ecossais: 'Oh, Thou Art The Lad Of My Heart'. Tema. Allegretto piu tosto vivace - Var. I - Var. II. Cantabile e legato - Var. III - Var. IV. Andante espressivo - Var. V. Vivace
  16. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 10. Air ecossais: 'The Highland Watch'. Tema. Spiritoso e marziale - Var. I-II - Var. III. Piu moto - Var. IV. Adagio espressivo - Var. V. Allegro
  17. Duo For Two Flute In G Major: Allegro con brio
  18. Duo For Two Flute In G Major: Minuetto quasi Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The "Unknown" Beethoven..........2005-01-03


I think it would not be wrong to say that most casual listeners of classical music know Beethoven mostly by his orchestral works--the symphonies, piano concertos, violin concerto, and overtures. Those who go a little deeper might know him by the piano sonatas, violin sonatas, and string quartets; however, this misses a significant portion of his oeuvre--and a major facet of his ethos and art: specifically, the chamber works and lieder: this is the "unknown" Beethoven.

This collection is absolutely the best, finest, and most excellent presentation of Beethoven's chamber works: the Horn Sonata; the Piano-Wind Quintet; the Serenade for Flute, Violin, and Viola; the Clarinet Trio; the Septet for mixed strings & winds; and the String Quintet.

Plus, some really nice esoterica: the early piano quartets; trio for piano, flute & bassoon; pieces for mandolin & piano; and pieces for flute & piano.

All of these works fall into Beethoven's First Period; yet, they must not be considered "juvenalia": Beethoven was the greatest artist/poet who ever lived, and his genius was manifest from his teenage years.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful!.......2004-12-23

This is a wonderful collection of Beethoven chamber music. The recordings are intimate, the musicianship is superb...the music is timeless. The piano concerti are the real highlights here; I don't think they can be any better, and the other selections are very pleasant. If you like Beethoven chamber music (and I can't imagine NOT liking it), then this set is highly recommended. Every now and then you come across a boxed set of recordings that you can listen to over and over. This is one such set.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant if sometimes odd rhythm and tempo.......2001-01-10

This CD, part of the magnus opus of Beethoven's works committed to CD is wonderfully brilliant and evocative of the renditions of the early 1950's.

Although there are the rare rhythmic, and very rare tempo peculiarities this must remain as one of the finest renditions of Beethoven's Chamber Works. This is of course to be expected from works produced by DDG.

A highly recommended set of CDs that should have pride of place in any serious collector of Beethoven's music and these CDs have the brilliant quality associated with the plastics produced by DDG.
Beethoven: String Quartets, Vol. 7
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ASIN: B00004D3IO
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Str Qt in a, Op.132: Assai - Sostenuto - Allegro
  2. Str Qt in a, Op.132: Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  3. Str Qt in a, Op.132: Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenen An Die Gottheit, In Der Iydischen Tonart...
  4. Str Qt in a, Op.132: Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
  5. Str Qt in a, Op.132: Allegro Appassionato
  6. Str Qt in F, H.34 (Transcription Of Pno Son in E, Op.14, No.1): Allegro Moderato
  7. Str Qt in F, H.34 (Transcription Of Pno Son in E, Op.14, No.1): Allegretto
  8. Str Qt in F, H.34 (Transcription Of Pno Son in E, Op.14, No.1): Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Musicianship and Something Special.......2006-06-10

This volume in the full cycle of Beethoven quartets offers something special: an 1802 transcription for string quartet, made by Beethoven himself, of his Piano Sonata No. 9, Opus 14, composed in 1798 and published the following year with a dedication to the Baroness Josefine von Braun, to whom he also dedicated this string quartet transcription. It is a very beautiful piece of music in its own right and can be listened to and thoroughly enjoyed separately from the piano sonata from which it is transcribed.

When the two quartets on this CD were recorded, in 1999, the Kodaly Quartet ("KQ") had been playing together for more than a quarter century. It shows. What is evident on this recording as on all of the recordings of the entire Beethoven cycle of string quartets recorded by the KQ is the perfect cohesion of the musicians; they clearly have an intimate knowledge of the score, have played these two quartets many times, and thoroughly enjoy playing together. Yet, at the same time, the performance of these four highly talented musicians on this recording is fresh and exciting and truly conveys their passionate enthusiasm and love for this music.

The allegro movements have a quality of refined graciousness that is not usually associated with the stormy passions and moodiness of the Beethoven depicted in the film "Immortal Beloved." This is beautifully played and recorded music that allows the listener to savor every note. The recording is digital and crystal clear, capturing the Kodaly Quartet's precision, their clarity, and their sensitivity to every nuance of every note in these quartets.

The CD booklet has information on the Kodaly Quartet and a well-written, extensive informative essay, containing historical information and a musical analysis of the String Quartet in A minor, Opus 132 (there is no musical analysis of the string quartet transcription of the piano sonata) with French as Spanish translations. This is an excellent CD at a very reasonable low price. I would gladly have paid twice as much for this recording. Highly Recommended. Playing Time = 54:29.
Beethoven: String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 4
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ASIN: B000009CJM
Release Date: 1998-08-21

Tracks:

  1. Str Qt in F Op.59, No.1: Allegro
  2. Str Qt in F Op.59, No.1: Allegretto Vivace E Sempre Scherzando
  3. Str Qt in F Op.59, No.1: Adagio Molto E Mesto
  4. Str Qt in F Op.59, No.1: Theme Russe: Allegro
  5. Str Qt in f, Op.95, 'Quartetto Serioso': Allegro Con Brio
  6. Str Qt in f, Op.95, 'Quartetto Serioso': Allegretto Ma Non Troppo-
  7. Str Qt in f, Op.95, 'Quartetto Serioso': Allegro Assai Vivace Ma Serioso
  8. Str Qt in f, Op.95, 'Quartetto Serioso': Larghetto Espressivo-Allegretto Agitato-Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Passionate Musicianship.......2005-11-14

When the two quartets on this CD were recorded, in 1996 and 1997, the Kodaly Quartet had been playing together for more than a quarter century. It shows. What is evident on this recording is the perfect cohesion of the musicians; they clearly have an intimate knowldedge of the score, have played these two qaurtets many times, and thoroughly enjoy playing together. Yet, at the same time, their performance on this recording is fresh and exciting and truly conveys their passionate enthusiasm and love for the music.

The allegro movements have rhythmic energy and vitality, while the Adagio molto e mesto movement in Op. 59, No.1, and the Allegretto ma non troppo and Larghetto espressivo movements in the Op. 95 "Quartetto serioso" are played with beautiful sensitivity that allows the listener to savor every note. The recording is digital, with crystal clear sound quality.

The CD booklet has information on the Kodaly Quartet and two essays: an essay in English, with biographical and historical information on Beethoven and the circumstances if his composition of these quartets, and a musical analysis of each quartet, followed by a different essay in French on these two quartets that is also well-written and informative. This is an excellent CD at a very reasonable low price. I would gladly have paid twice as much for this recording.
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Tracks:

  1. Quartet No. 7, Op. 59, No.1: I- Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
  2. Quartet No. 7, Op. 59, No.1: Andante con moto quasi allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
  3. Quartet No. 7, Op. 59, No. 1: III- Adagio molto e mesto - L.V. Beethoven
  4. Quartet No. 7, Op. 59 No. 1: IV-Allegro - L.V. Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. Quartet No. 8, Op. 59, No. 2: I. Allegro
  2. Quartet No. 8, Op. 59, No. 2: II. Molto adagio
  3. Quartet No. 8, Op. 59, No. 2: III. Allegretto
  4. Quartet No. 8, Op. 59, No. 2: IV. Finale. Presto
  5. Quartet No. 9 Op. 59, No. 3: I. Introduzione. Andante con moto - Allegro vivace
  6. Quartet No. 9 Op. 59, No. 3: II. Andante con moto quasi allegretto
  7. Quartet No. 9 Op. 59, No. 3: III. Menuetto. grazioso
  8. Quartet No. 9 Op. 59, No. 3: IV. Allegro molto

Tracks:

  1. Quartet No. 10, Op. 74: I. Poco adagio - allegro
  2. Quartet No. 10, Op. 74: II. Adagio ma non troppo
  3. Quartet No. 10, Op. 74: III. Presto
  4. Quartet No. 10, Op. 74: IV. Allegretto con variazioni
  5. Quartet No. 11, op. 95: I. Allegro con brio
  6. Quartet No. 11, op. 95: II. Allegretto, ma non troppo
  7. Quartet No. 11, op. 95: III. Allegro assai vivace, ma serioso
  8. Quartet No. 11, op. 95: IV. Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Technically flawless, but not emotional.......2002-06-07

The Julliard String Quartet does a magnificent job of presenting Beethoven's material in a technically perfect performance. To a student, this would be the place to start. Classical music walks a tightrope between precision and passion. The death of classical music will be when it is no longer fun. In this recording the Julliard String Quartet seems to be working, not enjoying, the music.

The material is, of course, top notch, the middle-period string quartets being my favorites. This was the point in Beethoven's life when he found his own voice (the "Eroica" period it has been called) but before his tragic loss of hearing.

The Busch Quartet does a better job of performing the music, but the recordings are at least 50 years old, so the sound quality is somewhat compromised.

That said, this recording by the Julliard String Quartet is the best combination of skill, sound, and material.
Beethoven: String Quartets, Vol. 8
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    		Beethoven: String Quartets, Vol. 8

    Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
    ProductGroup: Music
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    5. String Quartets Op 59 1 & 3

    ASIN: B00008OP2T
    Release Date: 2003-05-20

    Tracks:

    1. First Movement: Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
    2. Second Movement: Allegro Ma Non Tanto
    3. Third Movement: Molto Adagio (Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenen An Die Gottheit, In Der Lydischen Tonart)
    4. Fourth Movement: Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace - Piu Allegro - Presto - Poco Adagio
    5. Fifth Movement: Allegro Appassionato - Presto
    6. First Movement: Allegro Con Brio
    7. Second Movement: Andante Cantabile Con Variazioni
    8. Third Movement: Menuetto Quasi Allegro
    9. Fourth Movement: Finale: Prestissimo
    Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 18: Secular Vocal Works
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      		Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 18: Secular Vocal Works

      Manufacturer: Polygram Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000001GZL
      Release Date: 1997-12-09

      Tracks:

      1. Weltliche Vokalwerke: 'Elegiac Song
      2. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Opferlied Op.121b - 'Sacrificial Song'
      3. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Bundeslied Op.122 - 'Song Of Fellowship'
      4. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ah! perfido Op.65
      5. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Test Of Kissing - WoO 89
      6. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Getting On With Girls
      7. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Premier Amour - WoO 92
      8. Weltliche Vokalwerke: No, Do Not Fear
      9. Weltliche Vokalwerke: In Your Days Of Happiness - WoO 93
      10. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Tremble, Guilty Ones, Tremble, Op. 116

      Tracks:

      1. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Lovely Lips - WoO 99, No. 1 (Hess 211)
      2. Weltliche Vokalwerke: You Are My Love - Hess 231
      3. Weltliche Vokalwerke: In You I Crave - WoO 99 - 11 (Hess 215)
      4. Zenobia: Amid All Griefs - WoO 99 - No. 3a
      5. Zenobia: Do You Want Your Husband Safe? (Hess 228)
      6. Weltliche Vokalwerke: But You Tremble - WoO 99 - 6 (Hess 212)
      7. Weltliche Vokalwerke: The Steersman Swears - WoO 99 - No. 5b (Hess 227)
      8. Weltliche Vokalwerke: For You May The Sky - WoO 99 - No. 9 (Hess 216)
      9. Zenobia: Amid All Griefs - WoO 99 - No. 3b (Hess 225)
      10. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ah, Yet You Are That Lyre - WoO 99 - No. 10b (Hess 218)
      11. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Whoever Will Know WoO 99 - 2 (Hess 214)
      12. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Gia la notte s'avvicina WoO 99 - 4b
      13. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Nei campi e nelle selve WoO 99 - 7a (Hess 217)
      14. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Nei campi e nelle selve WoO 99 - 7b (Hess 220)
      15. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Fra tutte le pene WoO 99 - 3c (Hess 224)
      16. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Fra tutte le pene Hess 210
      17. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Quella cetra ah pur tu sei WoO 99 - 10a (Hess 213)
      18. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Quella cetra ah pur tu sei WoO 99 - 10c (Hess 219)
      19. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Giura il nocchier Hess 230
      20. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Giura il nocchier WoO 99 - 5a (Hess 221)
      21. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Mehrstimmige Gesange - Gia la notte s'avvicina WoO 99 - 4a (Hess 222)
      22. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Abschiedsgesant Wo0 103
      23. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Cantata campestre Wo0 103
      24. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Gesang der Monche Wo0 104
      25. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Hochzietslied Wo0 105
      26. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Lobkowitz - Kantate Wo0 106
      27. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Chor auf die verbundeten Fursten Wo0 95
      28. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Lob auf den Dicken Wo0 100
      29. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Graf, liebster Graf Wo0 101
      30. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Im Arm der Liebe ruht sich's wohl Wo0 159
      31. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ewig dein Wo0 161
      32. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Kurz ist der Schmerz Wo0 163
      33. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Freundschaft ist die Quelle wahrer Gluckseligkeit Wo0 164
      34. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Gluck zum neuen Jahr! Wo0 166
      35. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Kurz ist der Schmerz Wo0 166
      36. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Brauchle, Linke Wo0 167
      37. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Das Schweigen Wo0 168 - 1
      38. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Das Reden Wo0 168 - 2
      39. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ich kusse Sie Wo0169
      40. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ars longa, vita brevis Wo0 170
      41. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ich Bitt' dick, schreib mir die Es - Skala auf Wo0 172
      42. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Hol' euch der Teufel! B'hut euch Gott! Wo0 173
      43. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Glaube und hoffe! Wo0 174
      44. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Sankt Petrus war ein Fels! Wo0 176
      45. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Glaube und hoffe! Wo0 174
      46. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Bester Magistrat, lhr friert! Wo0 177
      47. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Signor Abate! Wo0 178
      48. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Alles Gute Wo0 179
      49. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Hoffmann, sei ja kein Hofmann Wo0 180
      50. Weltliche Vokalwerke: O Tobias! Wo0 182
      51. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Bester Herr Graf, Sie sind ein Schaf! Wo0 183
      52. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Falstafferel, lab dich sehen! Wo0 184
      53. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Edel sei der Mensch Wo0 185
      54. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Te Solo Adoro Wo0 186
      55. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Schwenke dich ohne Schwanke! Wo0 187
      56. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Gott ist eine feste Burg Wo0 188
      57. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Doktor sperrt das Tor dem Tod Wo0 189
      58. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ich war hier, Doktor, ich war hier Wo0 190
      59. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Kuhl, nicht lau Wo0 192
      60. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ars Longa, vita brevis Wo0 192
      61. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Ars longa, vita brevis Wo0 193
      62. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Si non per portas, per muros Wo0 194
      63. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Freu dich des Lebens! Wo0 195
      64. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Es mub sein! Woo 196
      65. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Da ist das Werk Wo0 197
      66. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Wir irren allesamt Wo0198
      67. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Das Schone zum Guten! Wo0 203
      68. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Das Schone za dem Gutten! Wo0 202
      69. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Herr Graf, ich komme zu fragen Hess 276
      70. Weltliche Vokalwerke: Esel aller Estel # 277
      Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Vol. 1
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        		Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Vol. 1
        Ludwig van Beethoven , Franz Litschauer , Wiener Kammerorchester , and Yale String Quartet
        Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000B1A6A
        Release Date: 2003-09-23

        Tracks:

        1. Maestoso; Allegro
        2. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
        3. Seherzando Vivace; Presto
        4. Finale

        Tracks:

        1. Adagio Ma Non Troppo; Allegro
        2. Presto
        3. Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo
        4. Alla Danza Tedesca: Allegro Assai
        5. Cavatina: Adagio Moto Expressivo
        6. Finale: Allegro
        7. Grosse Fuge In B-Flat, Op. 133
        8. Grosse Fuge In B-Flat, Op. 133 - Vienna Chamber Orchestra
        Beethoven: String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 1
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • A Beautiful and Passionate Recording
        		 Beethoven: String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 1

        Manufacturer: Naxos
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        ASIN: B0000013TY
        Release Date: 1994-02-15

        Tracks:

        1. String Quarter In F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: I - Allegro con brio
        2. String Quarter In F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: II - Adagio affettuoso ed appasionato
        3. String Quarter In F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: III - Scherzo: Allegro molto
        4. String Quarter In F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: IV - Allegro
        5. String Quarter In G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: I - Allegro
        6. String Quarter In G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: II - Adagio cantabile
        7. String Quarter In G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: III - Scherzo: Allegro
        8. String Quarter In G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: IV - Allegro molto quasi presto

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Passionate Recording.......2006-04-24

        Every CD of this complete cycle of the Beethoven string quartets is excellent, including this one which begins the series. When the quartets on this CD were recorded, the Kodaly Quartet ("KQ") had been playing together for over twenty years. It shows. What is evident on this CD is the perfect cohesion of the musicians; they clearly have an intimate knowldedge of the score, have played these quartets many times over the years, and thoroughly enjoy playing together. Yet, although the KQ had been together for a quarter century at the time they made this recording, the performance of these four highly talented musicians sounds fresh and exciting, as if they were exploring the magic of these quartets for the first time, and truly conveys their passionate enthusiasm and love for this music.

        The sound engineering on this digital recording is first-rate, with a bright, clear sound that gives a feeling of immediacy and presence to the instruments. Although I somewhat prefer the deeper, richer sound of the Cleveland Quartet in its recording of these same quartets, I very much like the sound of the Kodaly Quartet as well and enjoy listening to the same quartets performed by both groups.

        The musicianship of the KQ is superb, with the musicians conveying the full range of emotions in these musical gems: playfulness, elegance, wistfulness, anxiety, and brooding intensity that builds in tension. The allegro movements have rhythmic energy and vitality, while the adagio movements are played with a beautiful tenderness, pathos, depth and sensitivity that allows the listener to savor every note.

        The CD booklet has information on the KQ and a well-written informative essay containing historical information and a musical analysis of each of the quartets. This is an excellent CD at a very reasonable price. Very highly recommended.


        Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 12: Middle String Quartets
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • caution: only listen to this with decaf
        • Skip it, unless you love speed
        • Absolutely beautiful!!
        		 Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 12: Middle String Quartets
        Ludwig van Beethoven , and Emerson String Quartet
        Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000001GZF
        Release Date: 1997-12-09

        Tracks:

        1. String Quartet op 59/3 in C major.: Andante con moto -- Allegro vivace - L.V. Beethoven
        2. String Quartet No.3 In C Major: Andante con moto quasi Allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
        3. String Quartet No.3 In C Major: Mennuetto grazioso -- attaca: - L.V. Beethoven
        4. String Quartet No.3 In C Major: Allegro molto - L.V. Beethoven
        5. String Quartet In E-flat Major Op.74: Poco Adagio - Allegro - L.V. Beethoven
        6. String Quartet In E-flat Major Op.74: Adagio ma non troppo - L.V. Beethoven
        7. String Quartet In E-flat Major Op.74: Presto - Piu presto quasi prestissimo - attaca: - L.V. Beethoven
        8. String Quartet In E-flat Major Op.74: Allegretto con Variazione - L.V. Beethoven
        9. String Quartet In F Minor Op.95: Allegro con brio - L.V. Beethoven
        10. String Quartet In F Minor Op.95: Allegretto ma non troppo - attaca: - L.V. Beethoven
        11. String Quartet In F Minor Op.95: Allegro assai vivace ma serioso - L.V. Beethoven
        12. String Quartet In F Minor Op.95: Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato - Allegro - L.V. Beethoven

        Tracks:

        1. String Quartet No.1 In F Major: Allegro - Beethoven
        2. String Quartet No.1 In F Major: Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando - Beethoven
        3. String Quartet No.1 In F Major: Adagio molto e mesto - attacca: - Beethoven
        4. String Quartet No.1 In F Major: Theme russe. Allegro - Beethoven
        5. String Quartet No.2 In E Minor: Allegro - Beethoven
        6. String Quartet No.2 In E Minor: Molto Adagio. Si tratta questo pezzo con molto di sentimento - Beethoven
        7. String Quartet No.2 In E Minor: Allegretto - Maggiore (Theme russe) - Beethoven
        8. String Quartet No.2 In E Minor: Finale: Presto - Beethoven

        Customer Reviews:

        2 out of 5 stars caution: only listen to this with decaf.......2004-03-04

        I've owned this set for two years now and have really tried to get into it. Initially it sounds beautifully recorded and fast paced, but after 15 minutes I surrender. The recording sounds bright with very little emotion. Well played, but no soul. If you want to hear how completely different the same music can sound, listen to the Cleveland Quartet doing Beethoven. I have bought a number of the Emersons CDs and sadly the pattern in my opinion is much the same - exceptional musicans displaying how well they can perform. I actually think their "fast/in your face" style would be engaging in a live performance, but I've yet to hear an Emerson CD that I'd call a first recommendation.

        2 out of 5 stars Skip it, unless you love speed.......2004-02-11

        I'm glad I've never seen these guys in a live performance because I would have been the heckler who got up and yelled, "Hey, boys, what's the hurry? Got a plane to catch?" Mind you, they play all the notes and stuff, it's the tempi that drove me up the wall. This music is difficult enough as it is without having it fly by you at breakneck speed. The Emersons are obviously in love with their own virtuosity -- isn't that special -- but the point of performance is to let the music speak for itself. Nuff said. 2 stars is generous. P.S. I can't stand the Toscanini, Gardner crowd either, but you probably guessed that.

        5 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful!!.......2000-09-04

        The Middle Quartets resemble a product of Beethoven's second period. A period of departure from the Haydn + Mozart influences with compositions such as Fidelio and the symphony in E flat, "Eroica". Also, from this period is the misterious sonata "Hammerklavier", although someone would argue that "Hammerklavier" was the first product of the third period.

        The first three Strings Quartets here are the very famous "Razumowsky Quartets", named after Count Andreas Razowmovsky -the Russian Embassador to Vienna-. They are here complete, in a special edition issued by Deutsche Grammophon in celebration of Beethoven's 100th. anniversary. Useless to say, DG is using here everything they could possibly do to get a product with an outstanding sound and presence and performance. To me, the sound from the media is as important as the rendition itself of the musicians. After all, this is not a Live Presentation you are attenting to.

        The "Razumovsky" Quartets were followed a few years later by Opus 74, also called "The Harp" and a year later or so, Opus 95. They are both here included. Pretty good job by DG and a Great Performance by the Emerson Quartet!

        The Emerson String Quartet is a premier ensemble of the United States, in particular, and the world of music and humanity in general, since they have championed many noble and humanitarian causes in addition of their immaculate performances. In this Double CD, the have given their heart and made one of their most outstanding performances according to the Critics.

        In summary: This CD is historically and melodically very important: The Razumowsky Quartets represent a major shift in Beethoven's musical direction. Secondly, the sound of the CD is just wonderful, absolutely beautiful!, and finally, but not less importantly, the rendition of the Emerson String Quartet is just incomparable. To my opinion, this is a "Must Have" Compac Disc, where the 100th anniversary of this towering genious is celebrated generously and without any reserve. You will love this CD!!!!

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        1. Beethoven: The String Quartets, Vol. 3
        2. Berwald: Piano Trios, Vol. 2
        3. Beyond the Dark
        4. Boccherini: Quintet in F; String Quartet in A
        5. Brahms: Symphony No.3, Violin Concerto V.80 [Import]
        6. Britten: Young Person's Guide, Peter Grimes V.81 [Import]
        7. Calefax Reed Ensemble play Ton ter Doest: Circusmuziek / Brumel: 2 Motets (played on instruments) / Ockeghem / Shostakovich:Preludes and Fugues Op. 87 (arranged for winds)
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