Following a highly successful first recording (HMU 907245), the Eroica Quartet presents three of Beethoven’s most-loved works: Op. 135 with its rare combination of transcendental beauty, classical simplicity, and good-humored wit and charm, and Opp. 74 and 95, two of the torrent of masterpieces that flowed from Beethoven’s pen during his Middle Period.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN [1770-1827] Quartet No.10, Op.74 (1809) · Poco adagio/Allegro (10'07) · Adagio ma non troppo (9'09) · Presto/Più presto quasi prestissimo (5'01) · Allegretto con Variazioni (6'48) Quartet No.11, Op.95 (1810) · Allegro con brio (4'55) · Allegretto ma non troppo (7'46) · Allegro assai vivace ma serioso/Più allegro (4'48) · Larghetto espressivo/Allegretto agitato (4'58) Quartet No.16, Op.135 (1826) · Allegretto (6'39) · Vivace (4'09) · Lento assai, cantate tranquillo/Più lento/Tempo I (6'51) · "Der schwer gefasste Entschluss" Grave ma non troppo tratto/Allegro (6'51)
