Beethoven - Beethoven String Quartets, Vol. 1 (CD)

"Formed in Israel almost three decades ago and now based in the United States, the Ariel quartet has built a reputation for tackling challenging repertoire with bold interpretations and deep musical insight. This suitably ambitious new project, timed to coincide with the quartet's 30th anniversary in 2028, highlights their dedication to Beethoven's transformative works, tracing his journey from the classical brilliance of the early quartets to the spiritual profundity of his later ones.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 1 in F major. I. Allegro con brio
2. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 1 in F major. II. Adagio affettuoso ed appassionato
3. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 1 in F major. III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
4. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 1 in F major. IV. Allegro
5. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 3 in D major. I. Allegro
6. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 3 in D major. II. Andante con moto
7. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 3 in D major. III. Allegro
8. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 3 in D major. IV. Presto
9. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major. I. Allegro con brio
10. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major. II. Adagio ma non troppo
11. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major. III. Scherzo. Allegro
12. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major. IV. La Malinconia. Adagio - Allegretto quasi Allegro

Disc: 2

1. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 2 in G major. I. Allegro
2. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 2 in G major. II. Adagio cantabile - Allegro - Tempo I
3. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 2 in G major. III. Scherzo. Allegro
4. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 2 in G major. IV. Allegro molto quasi presto
5. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 4 in C minor. I. Allegro ma non tanto
6. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 4 in C minor. II. Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto
7. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 4 in C minor. III. Menuetto. Allegretto
8. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 4 in C minor. IV. Allegro
9. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 5 in A major. I. Allegro
10. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 5 in A major. II. Menuetto
11. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 5 in A major. III. Andante cantabile
12. 6 String Quartets, Op. 18String Quartet No. 5 in A major. IV. Allegro