Beethoven Op 18, No. 5: Part I
In his Op. 18, No. 5 quartet, Beethoven takes inspiration from Mozart’s K. 464, blending elegance with lively energy. Across the first two movements, he balances playful themes, graceful dances, and subtle moments of tension, creating a work that’s as much a tribute as it is uniquely Beethoven.
Fantastic finale
Beethoven’s finale to his first published quartet (Op. 18, No. 1) is a thrilling ride that is bursting with musical ideas, exciting contrapuntal passages, and surprises galore. It is a fitting finish to this glorious quartet that shows versatility, humour, surprise, and deep emotion.