Alban Berg Quartett - Beethoven: String Quartets Op.127 & Op.135 - Japan CD

Credits:

Alban Berg Quartet, Alban Berg Quartett

Description:

Classical Masters" series. The Alban Berg Quartet gives a masterful performance that evokes a profound world. No. 12 is a high-spirited piece with a plain but unfathomable depth. No. 16, with its third movement that seems to wash away all worldly distractions. Both of Beethoven's late string quartets are considered to be at the top of their class, and this clear performance conveys the true value of the works and depicts their moving "beauty".

Tracklisting:

1 STRING QUARTET NO.12 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.127 1ST MOVEMENT: MAESTOSO - ALLEGRO / Alban Berg Quartett
2 STRING QUARTET NO.12 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.127 2ND MOVEMENT: ADAGIO MA NON TROPPO E MOLTO CANTABILE / Alban Berg Quartett
3 STRING QUARTET NO.12 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.127 3RD MOVEMENT: SCHERZANDO VIVACE / Alban Berg Quartett
4 STRING QUARTET NO.12 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.127 4TH MOVEMENT: FINALE / Alban Berg Quartett
5 STRING QUARTET NO.16 IN F MAJOR. OP.135 1ST MOVEMENT: ALLEGRETTO / Alban Berg Quartett
6 STRING QUARTET NO.16 IN F MAJOR. OP.135 2ND MOVEMENT: VIVACE / Alban Berg Quartett
7 STRING QUARTET NO.16 IN F MAJOR. OP.135 3RD MOVEMENT: LENTO ASSAI CANTANTE E TRANQUILLO / Alban Berg Quartett
8 STRING QUARTET NO.16 IN F MAJOR. OP.135 4TH MOVEMENT: GRAVE MA NON TROPPO TRATTO - ALLEGRO / Alban Berg Quartett

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