Beethoven: String Quartet in E flat, Op. 127
Stephen Johnson for Building a Library compares recordings of the first of the five extraordinary string quartets which were to be Beethoven's last works, and which stand alone in terms of sheer scale, length, and complexity. Stephen has been listening to recordings spanning eight decades to find the best recording for your library.
Recommended recording (historic / mono): Busch Quartet
Adolf Busch & The Busch Quartet: The Complete Warner Recordings
Warner 2564601931 (16CD)
Recommended recording (modern / stereo): Belcea Quartet
Beethoven: String Quartets Nos. 1-16
ALPHA 262 (8CD)
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Ludwig van Beethoven |
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