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Beethoven: The Early String Quartets, Op. 18

Cypress String Quartets

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: AV2348

Release Date:  13 May 2016

Label:  Avie

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

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  822252234824

Genres:  Classical  Chamber Music  

  • Description

    The Cypress String Quartet completes its cycle of the genre's greatest oeuvre with a two-album set of Beethoven's six ground-breaking quartets, Op. 18, alongside a reissue of their previously self-released recording 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. 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
      • 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
      • 7. String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro
      • 8. String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: IV. Allegro Molto, Quasi Presto
      • 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
      • 12. String Quartet No. 6 In B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6: IV. La Malinconia. Adagio – Allegretto Quasi Allegro

      Disc 2

      • 1. String Quartet No. 3 In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: I. Allegro
      • 2. String Quartet No. 3 In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: II. Andante Con Moto
      • 3. String Quartet No. 3 In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: III. Allegro
      • 4. String Quartet No. 3 In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: IV. Presto
      • 5. String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: I. Allegro, Ma Non Tanto
      • 6. String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: II. Scherzo. Andante Scherzoso Quasi Allegretto
      • 7. String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
      • 8. String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: IV. Allegro
      • 9. String Quartet No. 5 In A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: I. Allegro
      • 10. String Quartet No. 5 In A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: II. Menuetto – Trio
      • 11. String Quartet No. 5 In A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: III. Andante Cantabile Con Variazioni
      • 12. String Quartet No. 5 In A Major, Op. 18, No. 5: IV. Allegro