Of Beethoven - The String Quartets
These works were written during a period of intense productivity and personal crisis as Beethoven's deafness worsened.
Composed when Beethoven was in his late 20s, these six quartets demonstrate his mastery of the Classical style established by Haydn and Mozart. The String Quartets of Beethoven
: Features a finale subtitled "La Malinconia," an unorthodox dialogue between deep sadness and sudden joy. The Middle Quartets (1806–1814): The "Heroic" Period These works were written during a period of
: Notable for its slow movement, which Beethoven reportedly inspired by the tomb scene in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet . intense emotional expression.
and "Serioso" (Op. 95) : These quartets showcase further experimentation with texture and concise, intense emotional expression.
