Beethoven added a transcription of one of his best-known piano sonatas, No. 9 in E major, Opus 14, to his cycle of quartets.
Composer Biography
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1829), the composer, developed the string quartet form to what many consider its peak of perfection.
Composition History
The slow movement of Beethoven's String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132, is a song of thanksgiving by the composer for his recovery from a period of illness.
Album & Artwork
The cover painting for this album is "View of Heiligenstadt" from the Museum der Stadt Wien.
Compositional Technique
The intensity of Beethoven's Op. 132 quartet creates a new sound world that influenced many later composers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Phoenix Studio, Budapest, from January 30th to February 2nd, 1999.
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