The Budapest String Quartet


Recorded: May 12, 1948.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 12, 1948.
1. Moderato
2. Allegro molto capriccioso
3. Lento
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Taken from the four record (LPs) set THE HISTORIC EARLY EMI RECORDINGS (1932-36) released by COLOMBIA Records (USA) in 1977.Read moreCollapse
Taken from the four record (LPs) set THE HISTORIC EARLY EMI RECORDINGS (1932-36) released by COLOMBIA Records (USA) in 1977.
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Recorded: May 2, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 2, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 7, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 7, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

Recorded: April 1960.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: April 1960.
Beethoven’s own arrangement of his Quintet for piano and winds, Op. 16. The quartet version is scored for piano, violin, viola and cello. The wind parts are adapted to the strings and the...Read more
Beethoven’s own arrangement of his Quintet for piano and winds, Op. 16. The quartet version is scored for piano, violin, viola and cello. The wind parts are adapted to the strings and the three-movement structure is retained.

Movements:
1. Grave - Allegro ma non troppo
2. Andante cantabile
3. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo

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Recorded: November 16, 1952, New York.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 16, 1952, New York.

Recorded: April 7, 1955, USA.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: April 7, 1955, USA.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.1.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro con brio (, F...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.1.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro con brio (, F major)
2. Adagio affettuoso ed appasionato (, D minor)
3. Scherzo. Allegro molto (, F major)
4. Allegro (, F major)

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Recorded: November 19 & 20, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 19 & 20, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.

Recorded: March 23, 1944 (live).Read moreCollapse
Recorded: March 23, 1944 (live).
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.10.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1809.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Poco adagio - Allegro (E...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.10.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1809.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Poco adagio - Allegro (E ♭ major)
2. Adagio ma non troppo (A ♭ major)
3. Presto (C minor) - Più presto quasi prestissimo (C major)
4. Allegretto con variazioni (E ♭ major)

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May 17, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
May 17, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 10-11, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 10-11, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

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September 1941.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.11.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1810-11.

Dedication: Nikolaus Zmeskall von Domanovetz.

Movements:
1. Allegro con brio (F minor)
2. Allegretto...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.11.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1810-11.

Dedication: Nikolaus Zmeskall von Domanovetz.

Movements:
1. Allegro con brio (F minor)
2. Allegretto ma non troppo (D major)
3. Allegro assai vivace ma serioso (F minor) - Trio (D major)
4. Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato (F minor)

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Recorded: May 19, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 19, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: December 3, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: December 3, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1940 (live).Read moreCollapse
March 1940 (live).
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.12.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1822-25.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

First performance: 1825 April 7 or earlier.

Movements:
1. Maestoso -...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.12.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1822-25.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

First performance: 1825 April 7 or earlier.

Movements:
1. Maestoso - Allegro (E ♭ major)
2. Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile (A ♭ major)
3. Scherzando vivace (E ♭ major) - Trio (E ♭ minor)
4. Finale. Allegro (E ♭ major)

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May 3, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
May 3, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1941.Read moreCollapse
March 1941.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.13.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1825.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

First performance: 1827-04-22 in Vienna, Musikvereinsaal.

Catalogue note:...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.13.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1825.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

First performance: 1827-04-22 in Vienna, Musikvereinsaal.

Catalogue note: 1st version (including Op.133).

Movements:
1. Adagio ma non troppo — Allegro (B ♭ major)
2. Presto (B ♭ minor)
3. Andante con moto ma non troppo (D ♭ major)
4. Alla danza tedesca . Allegro assai (G major)
5. Cavatina . Adagio molto espressivo (E ♭ major)
6. Finale . Allegro (B ♭ major)

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May 2, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
May 2, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 3, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 3, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

April 1960.Read moreCollapse
April 1960.

Recorded: August 10, 1933 & April 4, 1934.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: August 10, 1933 & April 4, 1934.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.14.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1825-26.

Dedication: Baron von Stutterheim.

Movements:
1. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo (C ♯...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.14.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1825-26.

Dedication: Baron von Stutterheim.

Movements:
1. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo (C ♯ minor)
2. Allegro molto vivace (D major)
3. Allegro moderato (recitative) (C ♯ minor)
4. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile (A major)
5. Presto (E major)
6. Adagio quasi un poco andante (G ♯ minor)
7. Allegro (C ♯ minor)

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November 20, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
November 20, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: December 4-6, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: December 4-6, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

Recorded: May 1943.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 1943.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.15.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1823-25.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

Movements:
1. Assai sostenuto - Allegro (A minor)
2. Allegro ma non tanto...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.15.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1823-25.

Dedication: Prinz Galitzin.

Movements:
1. Assai sostenuto - Allegro (A minor)
2. Allegro ma non tanto (A major)
3. Molto adagio (A minor)
4. Alla marcia, assai vivace (A major)
5. Allegro appassionato (A minor)

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November 27, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
November 27, 1961, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 26-28, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 26-28, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.

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December 1945.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.16.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1826.

Dedication: Johann Wolfmayer.

Movements:
1. Allegretto (F major)
2. Vivace (F major)
3. Lento assai,...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.16.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1826.

Dedication: Johann Wolfmayer.

Movements:
1. Allegretto (F major)
2. Vivace (F major)
3. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo (D ♭ major)
4. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss . Grave, ma non troppo tratto — Allegro (F major)

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Recorded: May 20, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 20, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: November 27, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 27, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1943 (live).Read moreCollapse
March 1943 (live).
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.2 in G major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (G...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.2 in G major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (G major)
2. Adagio cantabile (C major)
3. Scherzo. Allegro (G major)
4. Allegro molto, quasi Presto (G major)

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November 26, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
November 26, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 9-10, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 9-10, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1944.Read moreCollapse
March 1944.

Recorded: June 1, 1938, London.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: June 1, 1938, London.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.3 in D major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (D...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.3 in D major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (D major)
2. Andante con moto (B ♭ major)
3. Allegro (D major)
4. Presto (D major)

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Recorded: November 29, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 29, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

Recorded: November 28, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 28, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

March 1944.Read moreCollapse
March 1944.

Recorded: April 3, 1935, London.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: April 3, 1935, London.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.4 in C minor.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro, ma...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.4 in C minor.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro, ma non tanto (C minor)
2. Scherzo. Andante scherzoso quasi Allegretto (C major)
3. Minuet. Allegretto (C minor)
4. Allegro (C minor)

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Recorded: November 28 & December 8, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 28 & December 8, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: December 7, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: December 7, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1962.Read moreCollapse
March 1962.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.5 in A major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (A...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.5 in A major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro (A major)
2. Minuet - Trio (A major)
3. Andante cantabile con variazioni (D major)
4. Allegro (A major)

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Recorded: December 9 & 11, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: December 9 & 11, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 2, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 2, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

November 1943.Read moreCollapse
November 1943.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.6 in B-flat major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.6 in B-flat major.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1798-00.

Dedication: Franz Joseph Maximilian Fürst von Lobkowitz .

Movements:
1. Allegro con brio (B ♭ major)
2. Adagio, ma non troppo (E ♭ major)
3. Scherzo . Allegro — Trio (B ♭ major)
4. La Malinconia . Adagio (B ♭ major)
5. Allegretto quasi Allegro (B ♭ major)

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Recorded: December 15, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: December 15, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: November 26, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 26, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

November 1960.Read moreCollapse
November 1960.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.7.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Allegro (F major)
2. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.7.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Allegro (F major)
2. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando (B ♭ major)
3. Adagio molto e mesto (F minor)
4. Thème russe. Allegro (F major)

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Recorded: November 17-19, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 17-19, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 5-9, 1952, Washington, Library of Congress.

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October 1941.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.8.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Allegro (E minor)
2. Molto Adagio. Si tratta questo pezzo...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.8.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Allegro (E minor)
2. Molto Adagio. Si tratta questo pezzo con molto di sentimento (E major)
3. Allegretto (E minor) - Maggiore, Thème russe. (E major)
4. Finale. Presto (E minor)

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November 18 & 19, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
November 18 & 19, 1958, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: May 8-9, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: May 8-9, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

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April 1960.

Recorded: April 24, 1935.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: April 24, 1935.
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.9, Op.59/3.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Introduzione. Andante con moto - Allegro vivace (C...Read more
Catalogue title: String Quartet No.9, Op.59/3.

Scoring: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Composed: 1806.

Dedication: Andrey Razumovsky .

Movements:
1. Introduzione. Andante con moto - Allegro vivace (C major)
2. Andante con moto quasi Allegretto (A minor)
3. Minuet. Grazioso - Trio (C major)
4. Allegro molto (C major)

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May 16, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.Read moreCollapse
May 16, 1960, 30th Street Studio, New York City.

Recorded: November 28, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.Read moreCollapse
Recorded: November 28, 1951, Washington, Library of Congress.

March 1946.Read moreCollapse
March 1946.
 
 

 
 
     
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