Beethoven’s influence over the string quartet was profound; in his hands, the genre acquired a new significance, becoming a powerful vehicle for the expression and exploration of an inner world. Featured in this box set is the Alban Berg Quartett’s acclaimed recording of the complete cycle, a showcase of the group’s accomplished artistry and seamless ensemble playing.
Beethoven: Grosse Fuge in B flat major, Op. 133
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18 No. 1
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 18 No. 2
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18 No. 3
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18 No. 5
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 7 in F major, Op. 59 No. 1 ‘Rasumovsky No. 1’
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2 ‘Rasumovsky No. 2’
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59 No. 3 ‘Rasumovsky No. 3’
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 74 ‘Harp’
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11 in F minor Op. 95 ‘Serioso’
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135