Castalian Quartet - Beethoven String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, 'Razumovsky'

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2, 'Razumovsky'
I Allegro 00:04
II Molto adagio 14:04
III Allegretto; Maggiore - Theme russe 27:26
IV Finale. Presto 34:33
Castalian String Quartet
Sini Simonen and Daniel Roberts, violins
Charlotte Bonneton, viola
Christopher Graves, cello
Wigmore Hall, 30th December 2018

[@joselopes2293]

It is interesting to note that the first more elaborate developments in Russian popular music are realized by Beethoven, in the first two.of three quartets for Rasoumovsky strings, composed around 1806. Only a composer with the grandeur, magnificence and versatility of Beethoven could compose from of music with such diverse characteristics, such as popular music, in addition to being part of the transition from the classical to romantic periods, so different from those musical structures. In fact, the quality of the music, its sensitivity are unique. It is these circumstances, in addition to others, that lead to considering Beethoven as one of the greatest musical geniuses that has ever existed until today. Viva Beethoven and his magnificent music. Thanks for this superb pleasure moments.

[@erictimewell8850]

Thanks so much for playing Beethoven’s repeat of the first movement development. It puts into perspective the whole piece’s command of time and place.

[@guillermorochabrun3456]

What an outstanding players and ensamble! No words.

[@fransmeersman2334]

Thank you very much "Castalian Quartet", that was a sublime performance !

[@chuckgviolin3538]

Lovely performance of a rarely performed quartet. Thank you!

[@mykl75]

So glad I found this one: the performance is superb, thank you!

[@mariameszar8096]

Well done! This was very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@IvanGreindl]

Très chaleureuses félicitations pour cette interprétation pure et sensible ! Simplicité, sobriété, justesse des tempi, *tout y est* ! Bravo à tous les quatre, un grand avenir vous attend. :-)

[@NyebolszinAntal1968]

Breathtaking! Bravissimi!

[@volkerf.sesselmann6783]

Sehr lebendig und intensiv, besten Dank!

[@joseluisfernandezquelle3586]

genial ,maravilloso , fantastico

[@manuelp8671]

Wonderful ❤

[@SuperOazy]

very beautiful !

[@SmellGround]

Sublime.

[@leanderkippenberg9931]

My god, you guys sound incredible!!!

[@theopaopa1]

bravisimo !!! beethoven como debe ser interpretado, felicitaciones ! best wishes to castalian quartet

[@castalianquartet7210]

I Allegro 00:04 II Molto adagio 14:04 III Allegretto; Maggiore - Theme russe 27:26 IV Finale. Presto 34:33

[@Pitborn]

14:05 2nd movement 20:47-21:25 Vcl. + 2nd Vl.

[@larryprimeau7738]

Schumann said that Beethoven opened the door.

[@simonwong2738]

Really taking the most out of the second movement.

[@waltermayr339]

Atem angehalten für 41:17