Beethoven – String Quartets Op. 59 No. 2 in E Minor & Op. 74 in E♭ Major (Audio CD)

Performed by the Bartók Quartet (White Label) – Hungaroton Audio CD 1987 Stereo

Product Details

• UPC: (Not provided in detail but reference as part of the catalog)
• Catalog Number: HRC 063
• ASIN: B000YI3JNS
• Label: Hungaroton – HRC 063
• Series: White Label – HRC 063
• Format: CD, Remastered Stereo Audio CD
• Country: UK & Europe
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Romantic
• Manufacturing: Manufactured by Sanyo in Japan
• Liner Notes: By László Somfai (English, 8-page stapled booklet)
• Packaging Details:
  • CD features a white label with blue circles around the circumference, blue text, and a silver diagonal stripe from 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock.
  • “WHITE LABEL” logo at 12 o’clock, “℗ 1987 HUNGAROTON” at 3 o’clock, and manufacturing credit at 9 o’clock.

Overview

This remastered 1987 Hungaroton release presents two of Beethoven’s celebrated string quartets—Op. 59 No. 2 in E Minor and Op. 74 in E♭ Major—performed by the esteemed Bartók Quartet. Combining the intricate interplay characteristic of Beethoven’s chamber music with the warm, expressive qualities of Romantic interpretation, this recording captures the enduring intensity and lyricism of these masterworks on a high-quality stereo CD. The package includes comprehensive liner notes by László Somfai, providing context and insights into Beethoven’s compositional style as well as details about the performance.

Product Features

• Dual Quartet Program:

  • String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Molto Adagio
    • III. Allegretto
    • IV. Finale; Presto
  • String Quartet in E♭ Major, Op. 74
    • I. Poco Adagio - Allegro
    • II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
    • III. Presto (Attaca)
    • IV. Allegretto Con Variazioni

• Remarkable Performance:
  The Bartók Quartet brings a refined precision and emotional depth to Beethoven’s works. The ensemble’s lineup includes:

  • Violin: Péter Komlós, Sándor Devich
  • Viola: Géza Németh
  • Cello: Károly Botvay

• Superior Sound Quality:
  Remastered in stereo, this CD ensures that every nuance—from the softest adagio to the burst of the Presto finale—is captured with clarity.

• Elegant Packaging & Liner Notes:
  The White Label edition features a distinctive design with detailed production credits and an informative 8-page liner booklet that enhances the listening experience.

Interesting Facts

• A Visual and Aural Collector’s Item:
  The unique “White Label” design, with its blue accents and silver diagonal detail, is highly prized by collectors, reflecting the era's classic Hungaroton aesthetic.

• Performance Insight:
  Liner notes by László Somfai offer a thoughtful interpretation of Beethoven’s stylistic contrasts—between the stormy, passionate movements and their lighter, contrapuntal counterparts.

• Engineering Excellence:
  Produced with engineering precision by Hungaroton, and manufactured by Sanyo in Japan, this release is emblematic of high-fidelity classical recordings of the late 20th century.

Publishers

This album is part of Hungaroton’s respected White Label series and represents a landmark remastered recording from 1987. The combination of Beethoven’s masterful quartets with the Bartók Quartet’s dynamic performance makes this CD essential for both avid classical enthusiasts and scholarly collectors.

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