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Beethoven: The Late String Quartets, Opp. 127, 130, 131, 132, 133 & 135

Cypress String Quartet

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Format: 3CD

Cat No: AV2356

Release Date:  13 May 2016

Label:  Avie

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  822252235623

Genres:  Classical  Chamber Music  

  • Description

    The Cypress String Quartet celebrates its 20th anniversary, which also marks their valedictory season, with the completion of its Beethoven cycle, releasing the six early, Opus 18 quartets, alongside this reissue of the late quartets.

    For the past several seasons, the Cypresses have immersed themselves in performing Beethoven on tours throughout the United States and Europe as well as recording all 16 works plus the "Grande Fugue" (Große Fuge). The completion of their Beethoven cycle is a fitting celebration of the Bay Area-based ensemble's 20th anniversary as well as their valedictory season.



    Critical acclaim for the Cypress String Quartet:



    "A tender, deeply expressive interpretation." - The New York Times (on Schubert's String Quintet)



    "Arresting clarity of sound...this young quartet is among the most impressive I have heard...[combining] the utmost scrupulousness and seriousness with a sense of discovery." - Stereophile

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 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. Allegro
      • 5. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: I. Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
      • 6. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: II Allegro Ma Non Tanto
      • 7. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: III. Molto Adagio - Andante
      • 8. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 13: IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
      • 9. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: V. Allegro Appassionato - Presto

      Disc 2

      • 1. String Quartet No. 13 In B-flat Major, Op. 130: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Allegro
      • 2. String Quartet No. 13 In B-flat Major, Op. 130: II. Presto
      • 3. String Quartet No. 13 In B-flat Major, Op. 130: III. Poco Scherzoso: Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo
      • 4. String Quartet No. 13 In B-flat Major, Op. 130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca: Allegro Assai
      • 5. String Quartet No. 13 In B-flat Major, Op. 130: V. Cavatina: Adagio Molto Espressivo
      • 6. String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 130: Original Finale (1825): Grosse Fuge: Overtura - Fuga (Op. 133)
      • 7. String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 130: Alternate Finale (1826): Finale: Allegro

      Disc 3

      • 1. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
      • 2. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
      • 3. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro Moderato
      • 4. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile-Piu Mosso-Andante Moderato E Lusinghiero-Adagio-Allegretto – Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Semplice-Allegretto
      • 5. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: V. Presto
      • 6. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
      • 7. String Quartet No. 14 In C-sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. Allegro
      • 8. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: I. Allegretto
      • 9. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: II. Vivace
      • 10. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
      • 11. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major, Op. 135: IV. Grave Ma Non Troppo Tratto - Allegro