Alban Berg Quartett - Beethoven: The String Quartets (CD)

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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: I. Allegro Con Brio
2. String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: II. Adagio Affettuoso Ed Appassionato
3. String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: III. Scherzo (Allegro Molto) ; Trio
4. String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: IV. Allegro
5. String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: I. Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: II. Adagio Cantabile - Allegro - Tempo I
7. String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: III. Scherzo (Allegro) ; Trio
8. String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: IV. Allegro Molto, Quasi Presto
9. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: I. Allegro
10. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: II. Andante Con Moto
11. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: III. Allegro
12. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: IV. Presto

Disc: 2

1. String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4: I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
2. String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4: II. Scherzo (Andante Scherzoso Quasi Allegretto)
3. String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4: III. Menuetto ; Trio
4. String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4: IV. Allegro
5. String Quartet No. 5 in a Major, Op. 18 No. 5: I. Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 5 in a Major, Op. 18 No. 5: II. Menuetto ; Trio
7. String Quartet No. 5 in a Major, Op. 18 No. 5: III. Andante Cantabile
8. String Quartet No. 5 in a Major, Op. 18 No. 5: IV. Allegro
9. String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: I. Allegro Con Brio
10. String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
11. String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: III. Scherzo (Allegro) ; Trio
12. String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: IV. Adagio (La Malinconia) - Allegretto Quasi Allegro

Disc: 3

1. String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1, "Rasumovsky": I. Allegro
2. String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1, "Rasumovsky": II. Allegretto Vivace E Sempre Scherzando
3. String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1, "Rasumovsky": III. Adagio Molto E Mesto
4. String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1, "Rasumovsky": IV. Allegro (Thème Russe)
5. String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, "Rasumovsky": I. Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, "Rasumovsky": II. Molto Adagio
7. String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, "Rasumovsky": III. Allegretto
8. String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, "Rasumovsky": IV. Finale (Presto)
9. String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, "Rasumovsky": I. Introduzione (Andante Con Moto) - Allegro Vivace
10. String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, "Rasumovsky": II. Andante Con Moto Quasi Allegretto
11. String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, "Rasumovsky": III. Menuetto (Grazioso) ; Trio
12. String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, "Rasumovsky": IV. Allegro Molto
13. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, "Harp": I. Poco Adagio - Allegro
14. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, "Harp": II Adagio Ma Non Troppo
15. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, "Harp": III. Presto
16. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, "Harp": IV. Allegretto Con Variazioni

Disc: 4

1. String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": I. Allegro Con Brio
2. String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": II. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
3. String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": III. Allegro Assai Vivace, Ma Serioso
4. String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": IV. Larghetto Espressivo - Allegretto Agitato - Allegro
5. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. Presto
7. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: III. Andante Con Moto, Ma Non Troppo
8. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca (Allegro Assai)
9. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: V. Cavatina (Adagio Molto Espressivo)
10. Grosse Fuge in B-Flat Major, Op. 133
11. String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: VI. Finale (Allegro)
12. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso - Allegro
13. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
14. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando Vivace
15. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale
16. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
17. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
18. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Molto Moderato - Adagio - Più Vivace
19. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
20. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
21. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
22. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro

Disc: 5

1. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso - Allegro
2. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
3. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando Vivace
4. String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale
5. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
6. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
7. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Molto Moderato - Adagio - Più Vivace
8. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
9. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
10. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
11. String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro

Disc: 6

1. String Quartet No. 15 in a Minor, Op. 132: I. Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
2. String Quartet No. 15 in a Minor, Op. 132: II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
3. String Quartet No. 15 in a Minor, Op. 132: III. Molto Adagio
4. String Quartet No. 15 in a Minor, Op. 132: IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
5. String Quartet No. 15 in a Minor, Op. 132: V. Allegro Appassionato
6. String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135: I. Allegretto
7. String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135: II. Vivace
8. String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
9. String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135: IV. Grave Ma Non Troppo Tratto - Allegro