Description
Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 59 "Rasumowsky" – Masterful Romantic Chamber Works (2-CD Set)
Product Details
Creative Title
- Title: Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 59 "Rasumowsky" – A Triumph of Early Romantic Innovation
- Format: 2 x CD, Album
- UPC: 4990355908167
- Label: Camerata Tokyo
- Release Date: 2019
- Genre: Classical, Romantic Chamber Music
Overview
English Overview
Immerse yourself in Ludwig van Beethoven's groundbreaking "Rasumowsky" string quartets, Op. 59, a set of three masterpieces that bridge the Classical and Romantic eras. Performed by the acclaimed Nicolai Quartet, this 2-CD recording captures the intensity, emotion, and structural brilliance of these works, commissioned by Russian diplomat Count Andreas Razumovsky. With movements ranging from lively allegros to profound adagios, the quartets showcase Beethoven's innovative use of themes, including a Russian folk melody in Op. 59 No. 1. Spanning a total of 102:37 minutes, this album is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and creativity, offering a spiritually resonant experience for classical enthusiasts and culturally curious listeners alike.
German Overview (Übersicht)
Tauchen Sie ein in Ludwig van Beethovens bahnbrechende "Rasumowsky"-Streichquartette, Op. 59, die die klassische und romantische Epoche verbinden. Vom renommierten Nicolai Quartett interpretiert, fängt diese 2-CD-Aufnahme die Intensität, Emotion und strukturelle Brillanz dieser Werke ein, die vom russischen Diplomaten Graf Andreas Razumovsky in Auftrag gegeben wurden. Mit Bewegungen von lebhaften Allegros bis zu tiefgründigen Adagios zeigen die Quartette Beethovens innovative Themenverwendung, inklusive einer russischen Volksmelodie in Op. 59 Nr. 1. Mit einer Gesamtlänge von 102:37 Minuten ist diese Aufnahme ein Beweis für die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Kreativität des menschlichen Geistes und bietet ein geistig resonantes Erlebnis für Klassikbegeisterte und kulturell Neugierige.
Product Features
Format and Compatibility
- Format: 2-CD set with stereo digital audio, compatible with all standard CD players
- Durations: CD 1 (String Quartet Op. 59 No. 1): 39:40 minutes; CD 2 (String Quartets Op. 59 No. 2 and No. 3): 73:29 minutes; Total: 102:37 minutes
- Audio Quality: DDD digital recording at high-bit, high-sampling rates (24/192), providing crisp, immersive sound for detailed chamber music listening
Performance Details
- Ensemble: Nicolai Quartet
• Wilfried Kazuki Hedenborg – First Violin
• Benjamin Morrison – Second Violin
• Gerhard Marschner – Viola
• Bernhard Naoki Hedenborg – Cello - Recording Information: Captured in May 2018 at Studio Baumgarten, Vienna, with state-of-the-art recording techniques that preserve the quartets' dynamic range and emotional nuance
Production Credits
- Producer: Camerata Tokyo Inc., with licensing and international representation by Zappöl Music
- Additional Info: All rights reserved; manufactured and printed in Austria; for more details, visit www.camerata.co.jp or contact info@camerata.co.jp
Interesting Facts
English Interesting Facts
- Commissioning Story: Beethoven's Op. 59 quartets were commissioned by Count Andreas Razumovsky, leading to the inclusion of a Russian theme in the first quartet, which reflects cultural exchanges in early 19th-century Europe and showcases Beethoven's adaptability. This fusion of styles adds a layer of spiritual depth, resonating with audiences through its emotional intensity.
- Razumovsky Cycle Significance: As part of Beethoven's middle period, these quartets demonstrate his evolution towards more complex structures and expressive freedom, influencing romantic composers and highlighting his innovative approach to form and emotion.
- Nicolai Quartet's Expertise: Known for their precise and passionate interpretations, the Nicolai Quartet brings historical insight to these works, emphasizing Beethoven's humanistic themes, as evidenced in performances that blend technical mastery with heartfelt expression.
- Recording Legacy: This 2018 recording, using high-sampling rates, preserves the quartets' acoustic intimacy, making it accessible for modern listeners while maintaining the composer's intent.
German Interesting Facts (Interessante Fakten)
- Kommissionsgeschichte: Die Op. 59-Quartette wurden von Graf Andreas Razumovsky in Auftrag gegeben, was zur Einbeziehung eines russischen Themas im ersten Quartett führte, das kulturelle Austausche im früh-19. Jahrhundert widerspiegelt und Beethovens Anpassungsfähigkeit zeigt. Diese Verschmelzung von Stilen fügt eine Schicht geistiger Tiefe hinzu, die beim Publikum durch emotionale Intensität resoniert.
- Bedeutung des Razumowsky-Zyklus: Als Teil von Beethovens mittlerer Schaffensperiode demonstrieren diese Quartette seine Entwicklung hin zu komplexeren Strukturen und freierer Ausdruckskraft, was romantische Komponisten beeinflusste und seine innovative Herangehensweise an Form und Emotion unterstreicht.
- Expertise des Nicolai Quartetts: Bekannt für ihre präzisen und leidenschaftlichen Interpretationen, bringt das Nicolai Quartett historisches Wissen in diese Werke ein, betont Beethovens humanistische Themen und verbindet technische Meisterschaft mit herzlicher Ausdruckskraft.
- Aufnahme-Legacy: Diese 2018-Aufnahme mit hoher Abtastungsrate bewahrt die akustische Intimität der Quartette, macht sie für moderne Zuhörer zugänglich und behält die Intention des Komponisten bei.
Track Listing
CD 1: String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 "Rasumowsky No. 1" (Total: 39:40)
- I. Allegro – 9:55
- II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando – 8:49
- III. Adagio molto e mesto – 12:17
- IV. Thème russe: Allegro – 8:36
CD 2: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2 "Rasumowsky No. 2" and String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3 "Rasumowsky No. 3" (Total: 73:29)
- String Quartet No. 8: I. Allegro – 14:54
- String Quartet No. 8: II. Molto adagio – 13:22
- String Quartet No. 8: III. Allegretto – 7:24
- String Quartet No. 8: IV. Finale: Presto – 5:43
- String Quartet No. 9: I. Introduzione: Andante con moto - Allegro vivace – 11:11
- String Quartet No. 9: II. Andante con moto quasi Allegretto – 9:15
- String Quartet No. 9: III. Menuetto: Grazioso – 4:51
- String Quartet No. 9: IV. Allegro molto – 6:45
Publishers
- Published by: Camerata Tokyo Inc., with licensing and distribution handled by Zappöl Music
- Recording Details: Recorded in May 2018 at Studio Baumgarten, Vienna; all rights reserved under copyright; manufactured and printed in Austria; UPC 4990355908167; for more information, visit www.camerata.co.jp
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