7.5 Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131~IV. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile
7.6 Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131~V. Presto
7.7 Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131~VI. Adagio quasi un poco andante
7.8 Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131~VII. Allegro
8.1 Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132~I. Assai sostenuto - Allegro
8.2 Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132~II. Allegro ma non tanto
8.3 Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132~III. Heiliger Dankgesang... Molto adagio - Andante
8.4 Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132~IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace
8.5 Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132~V. Allegro appassionato
8.6 Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135~I. Allegretto
8.7 Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135~II. Vivace
8.8 Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135~III. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo
8.9 Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135~IV. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss Grave, ma non troppo tratto - Allegro
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Labelcode CED1005C.2
The "Complete String Quartets" CD set by L.v. Beethoven, performed by the acclaimed Dover Quartet and released by Cedille, offers a comprehensive journey through one of classical music's most revered chamber music cycles. This collection spans Beethoven's early, middle, and late quartets'demonstrating his evolution as a composer and the profound emotional depth he brought to the genre. The Dover Quartet is celebrated for its technical mastery and expressive interpretations; their performances have garnered international awards such as top prizes at the Banff International String Quartet Competition and Avery Fisher Career Grant. Cedille Records is an independent Chicago-based label known for high-quality recordings that spotlight exceptional artists in classical music, often supporting innovative projects that might not find a home with larger labels. With this release, listeners experience both Beethoven's genius and the Dover Quartet's artistry in pristine sound.
