℗ 2022 Cedille
| Released | October 14, 2022 |
| Duration | 3h 13m 01s |
| Record Label | Cedille |
| Catalogue No. | CDR90000-215 |
| Genre | Classical (Chamber) |
Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 3
Dover Quartet
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127
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1.1
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I. Maestoso - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:45 | |||
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1.2
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II. Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
14:09 | |||
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1.3
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III. Scherzando vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
8:24 | |||
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1.4
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IV. Finale. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:51 | |||
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String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130
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1.5
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I. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
9:31 | |||
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1.6
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II. Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
2:05 | |||
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1.7
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III. Andante con moto ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
7:01 | |||
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1.8
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IV. Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
3:31 | |||
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1.9
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V. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:08 | |||
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1.10
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VI. Finale. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
9:59 | |||
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2.1
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Große Fuge in B-Flat Major, Op. 133
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
15:17 | |||
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String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131
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2.2
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I. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:20 | |||
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2.3
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II. Allegro molto vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
2:51 | |||
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2.4
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III. Allegro moderato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
0:47 | |||
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2.5
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IV. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
13:42 | |||
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2.6
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V. Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
5:14 | |||
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2.7
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VI. Adagio quasi un poco andante
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
1:56 | |||
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2.8
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VII. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:34 | |||
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String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132
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3.1
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I. Assai sostenuto - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
9:22 | |||
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3.2
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II. Allegro ma non tanto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
7:25 | |||
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3.3
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III. Molto adagio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
17:16 | |||
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3.4
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IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
2:22 | |||
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3.5
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V. Allegro appassionato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:32 | |||
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String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135
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3.6
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I. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:34 | |||
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3.7
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II. Vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
2:56 | |||
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3.8
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III. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:45 | |||
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3.9
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IV. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss. Grave, ma non troppo tratto - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Dover Quartet |
6:44 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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The celebrated Dover Quartet, the young, Grammy-nominated ensemble brimming with prestigious awards and residencies, concludes its critically acclaimed, three-volume Beethoven cycle with the composer’s five monumental, revolutionary Late Quartets and imposing Grosse Fuge.
The triple-disc release comprises Beethoven’s very last compositions — remarkable and often daunting works that upended the concept of the string quartet. Many critics and scholars consider them the ultimate expression of Beethoven’s artistry. At the same time, lyrical, songlike “vocal” writing pervades the Late Quartets, delighting the same audiences who flocked to Rossini’s operas.
The Dover’s first two Beethoven installments were greeted with ecstatic reviews: “Beethoven would find it hard to believe that his quartets could be played with such perfection of execution, such beauty of tone, such nuance of expression, and such keen understanding of his music’s meaning and intent.” (Fanfare) “Their Beethoven is, simply, perfection.” (Classical CD Review)
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Cedille Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -3.78 -11.79 to -0.48 | -27.51 -33.14 to -23.31 | -23.84 -30.00 to -18.50 | 15 12 to 18 | |
| 1.1 | I. Maestoso - Allegro | -0.48 | -24.41 | -21.0 | 15 |
| 1.2 | II. Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile | -4.68 | -29.72 | -26.4 | 15 |
| 1.3 | III. Scherzando vivace | -1.64 | -25.78 | -21.6 | 15 |
| 1.4 | IV. Finale. Allegro | -0.73 | -24.99 | -21.1 | 15 |
| 1.5 | I. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro | -0.93 | -25.51 | -21.5 | 16 |
| 1.6 | II. Presto | -2.24 | -26.00 | -21.6 | 15 |
| 1.7 | III. Andante con moto ma non troppo | -5.01 | -28.39 | -24.8 | 15 |
| 1.8 | IV. Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai | -5.07 | -27.36 | -23.9 | 15 |
| 1.9 | V. Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo | -8.10 | -30.16 | -27.1 | 13 |
| 1.10 | VI. Finale. Allegro | -0.53 | -24.75 | -21.2 | 15 |
| 2.1 | Große Fuge in B-Flat Major, Op. 133 | -0.54 | -23.31 | -18.5 | 14 |
| 2.2 | I. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo | -6.10 | -29.70 | -26.6 | 14 |
| 2.3 | II. Allegro molto vivace | -4.25 | -28.08 | -24.7 | 15 |
| 2.4 | III. Allegro moderato | -9.14 | -30.66 | -27.3 | 13 |
| 2.5 | IV. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile | -3.91 | -30.96 | -27.6 | 18 |
| 2.6 | V. Presto | -3.76 | -28.31 | -24.3 | 15 |
| 2.7 | VI. Adagio quasi un poco andante | -11.79 | -33.14 | -30.0 | 12 |
| 2.8 | VII. Allegro | -0.51 | -24.53 | -20.7 | 15 |
| 3.1 | I. Assai sostenuto - Allegro | -0.56 | -26.20 | -22.4 | 16 |
| 3.2 | II. Allegro ma non tanto | -5.13 | -28.44 | -25.2 | 15 |
| 3.3 | III. Molto adagio | -5.79 | -30.83 | -27.2 | 16 |
| 3.4 | IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace | -3.35 | -26.25 | -22.7 | 15 |
| 3.5 | V. Allegro appassionato | -2.56 | -26.17 | -22.1 | 15 |
| 3.6 | I. Allegretto | -4.33 | -27.35 | -23.9 | 15 |
| 3.7 | II. Vivace | -0.56 | -24.93 | -21.0 | 14 |
| 3.8 | III. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo | -9.61 | -31.20 | -27.7 | 13 |
| 3.9 | IV. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss. Grave, ma non troppo tratto - Allegro | -0.78 | -25.70 | -21.6 | 15 |