Monday, February 20, 2012

Beethoven, the composer's composer...

Aside from being deaf by the end of his lifetime, Beethoven is also known for doing a little composing.  We all know his symphonies, but for him, this was just the tip of the iceberg.  Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 (actually his 15th quartet), is considered by many his greatest accomplishment, which I am thrilled to share with you now.

@ 0:00, Mvmt. 1, Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo (C# Major)
@ 9:24, Mvmt. 2, Allegro molto vivace (D Major)
@ 12:34, Mvmt. 3, Allegro moderato (f# minor)
@ 13:32, Mvmt. 4, Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile (A Major)
@ 29:31, Mvmt. 5, Presto (E Major)
@ 34:58, Mvmt. 6, Adagio quasi un poco andante (g# minor)
@ 37:20, Mvmt. 7, Allegro (C# Major)

There is also an analysis of this piece in the video.
 

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