String Quartet No.1

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Although the whole Op. 18 set of string quartets was dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz, a loyal and enthusiastic patron of Beethoven's, an earlier version of the Op. 18, No. 1 quartet existed and was dedicated to Beethoven's friend, Karl Amenda. Amenda was a theologian and violinist who made Beethoven's acquaintance in Vie... read more

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Curated by Maryna Boiko, Curation Manager

1972 • 4 tracks • 28m

Quartetto Italiano

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1994 • 4 tracks • 26m

Emerson String Quartet

1981 • 4 tracks • 28m

Alban Berg Quartett

2000 • 4 tracks • 29m

The Lindsays

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