Beethoven: The Middle String Quartets
Emerson String Quartet
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| 1 | String Quartet No. 7 in F, Op. 59, No. 1 ("Rasumovsky" No. 1) | Emerson String Quartet | -- | $6.96 | View In iTunes |
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1 I. Allegro
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Emerson String Quartet | 10:14 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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2 II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando
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Emerson String Quartet | 8:35 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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3 III. Adagio molto e mesto
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Emerson String Quartet | 11:40 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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4 IV. Thème russe (Allegro)
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Emerson String Quartet | 7:10 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
| 2 | String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 ("Rasumovsky" No. 2) | Emerson String Quartet | -- | $5.96 | View In iTunes |
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5 I. Allegro
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Emerson String Quartet | 9:12 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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6 II. Molto adagio
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Emerson String Quartet | 12:06 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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7 III. Allegretto
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Emerson String Quartet | 7:25 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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8 IV. Finale (Presto)
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Emerson String Quartet | 5:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
| 3 | String Quartet No. 9 in C, Op. 59, No. 3 ("Rasumovsky" No. 3) | Emerson String Quartet | -- | $5.46 | View In iTunes |
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1 I. Introduzione (Andante con moto) - Allegro vivace
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Emerson String Quartet | 10:06 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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2 II. Andante con moto quasi allegretto
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Emerson String Quartet | 8:49 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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3 III. Menuetto (Grazioso)
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Emerson String Quartet | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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4 IV. Allegro molto
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Emerson String Quartet | 5:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
| 4 | String Quartet No. 10 in E Flat, Op. 74, "Harp" | Emerson String Quartet | -- | $4.96 | View In iTunes |
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5 I. Poco adagio - Allegro
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Emerson String Quartet | 9:10 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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6 II. Adagio ma non troppo
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Emerson String Quartet | 8:54 | Work Only | View In iTunes | |
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7 III. Presto - Più presto quasi prestissimo
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Emerson String Quartet | 4:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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8 IV. Allegretto con variazioni
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Emerson String Quartet | 6:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
| 5 | String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso" | Emerson String Quartet | -- | $3.96 | View In iTunes |
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9 I. Allegro con brio
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Emerson String Quartet | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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10 II. Allegretto ma non troppo
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Emerson String Quartet | 6:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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11 III. Allegro assai vivace ma serioso
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Emerson String Quartet | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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12 IV. Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato
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Emerson String Quartet | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Songs |
iTunes Review
Beethoven's "Rasumovsky" quartets, dedicated to the Russian ambassador to Austria, incorporate beautiful Russian melodies, marking the composer's first earnest use of folk music in his work. The "Harp" Quartet, nicknamed for its evocative use of plucked strings, is one of Beethoven's most symphonic chamber works and its serene second movement is one of his loveliest melodies. Opus 95 is full of harmonic daring and tense contrasts, presaging Beethoven's later style and proudly dubbed "Quartetto Serioso" by the composer himself. The Emerson Quartet, unparalleled for its tonal palette and perfect sonic balance, gives performances for the ages in this generous set.
