Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 18 / Tokyo
Label: harmonia mundi Catalog: 907436/37 Format: CD Freshly arrived in Vienna, Beethoven began systematically revisiting the current musical genres, starting with chamber music. The string quartet was naturally the keystone of this edifice. His first published works in the genre, the six Quartets op.18, confirmed his position as a powerful presence on the Viennese musical scene: the aim was to make his mark with the public, and that challenge was enough for the young composer to surpass himsef! Price: $29.98 |