Beethoven (1770-1827) - Piano Quartets Woo.36: New Zealand Piano Quartet - Import CD

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Beethoven (1770-1827)

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When we think of child prodigies, we tend to think of Mozart, but Beethoven (1770-1827), who wrote such a brilliant piano quartet at the age of 15, must also be an undeniable child prodigy. Take, for example, the first movement of the C major piece. The first movement of the C major piece, for example, has a hint of Haydn and Mozart in the beginning, but the dramatic change to a minor key in the development section is truly Beethoven himself. (Incidentally, the famous pianist Argerich also loves to play this piece.) The first movement in E-flat major, which begins with an adagio, is so troubled music that it may remind you of the second movement of the Piano Concerto No. 3, although only for a moment. The third movement, where the individual instruments sing freely together, is so charming that you want to hug them. ［Comment courtesy of Naxos Japan.