℗ 2011 Challenge Classics
| Released | February 7, 2011 |
| Duration | 2h 17m 04s |
| Record Label | Challenge Classics |
| Catalogue No. | CC72362 |
| Genre | Classical |
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartets op. 59 "Razumovsky" - String Quintet op. 29
Kuijken Quartet
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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String Quartet in F Major op. 59 No. 1
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1.1
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Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
9:25 | |||
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1.2
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Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
8:41 | |||
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1.3
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Adagio molto e mesto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
10:16 | |||
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1.4
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Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
9:11 | |||
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String Quartet in E Minor op. 59 No. 2
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1.5
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Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
10:12 | |||
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1.6
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Molto Adagio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
11:38 | |||
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1.7
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Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
6:57 | |||
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1.8
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Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
5:35 | |||
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String Quartet in C Major op. 59 No. 3 “Razumovsky”
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2.1
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Introduzione: Andante con moto. Allegro vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
11:02 | |||
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2.2
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Andante con moto quasi Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
8:10 | |||
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2.3
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Menuetto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
4:54 | |||
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2.4
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Allegretto molto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
6:40 | |||
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String Quintet in C Major op. 29
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2.5
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Allegro moderato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
10:13 | |||
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2.6
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Adagio molto espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
10:37 | |||
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2.7
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Scherzo. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
3:56 | |||
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2.8
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Finale. Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Kuijken Quartet |
9:37 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"In a crowded field, this version stands its ground ... when it comes to capturing the intensity of creation of Beethoven's extraordinary triptych, the Kuijken Quartet are often compelling ... their sense of focus is unfailing."
- Gramophone
Beethoven was experimenting with new ideas for string quartets when he composed the three Razumovsky quartets, commissioned by Prince Razumovsky and performed in public by the first professional string quartet. Before this time, string quartet playing usually happened in living rooms, where talented amateur musicians would entertain themselves among friends. By writing string quartets, Beethoven became involved in an entirely new setting. On this double album, the period instrument specialist Kuijken Quartet has, exceptionally, chosen to use modern instruments.
"This recording was made with so-called ‘modern’ instruments. Although our name is generally linked with period performance practice, listeners should not expect or seek a deliberate, specific ‘historic’ tendency in this recording: this was not what defined our collaboration for this production."
- Sigiswald Kuijken, violinist
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Challenge Classics Studio Masters
Executive producer: Anne de Jong Recording Producer, Engineer: Bert van der Wolf Recording: Northstar Recording Services BV, The Netherlands Disc 1 Recording dates: 11-14 March 2009 Disc 2 Recording dates: 16-20 September 2006, Recorded at: Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium A&R Challenge Records International: Wolfgang Reihing Liner notes: Sigiswald Kuijken, Elise Simoens Translations: Frances Thé, Barbara Gessler, Brigitte Zwerver-Berret (Muse Translations), Clémence Comte Booklet editing: Wolfgang Reihing Cover photo: Georg Thum, Wildundleise Art direction: Marcel van den Broek, New Art
Executive producer: Anne de Jong Recording Producer, Engineer: Bert van der Wolf Recording: Northstar Recording Services BV, The Netherlands Disc 1 Recording dates: 11-14 March 2009 Disc 2 Recording dates: 16-20 September 2006, Recorded at: Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium A&R Challenge Records International: Wolfgang Reihing Liner notes: Sigiswald Kuijken, Elise Simoens Translations: Frances Thé, Barbara Gessler, Brigitte Zwerver-Berret (Muse Translations), Clémence Comte Booklet editing: Wolfgang Reihing Cover photo: Georg Thum, Wildundleise Art direction: Marcel van den Broek, New Art
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -7.07 -11.20 to -5.19 | -31.20 -35.27 to -28.65 | -27.00 -31.70 to -24.40 | 15 13 to 17 | |
| 1.1 | Allegro | -6.11 | -30.77 | -26.7 | 16 |
| 1.2 | Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando | -6.12 | -30.03 | -24.8 | 15 |
| 1.3 | Adagio molto e mesto | -6.11 | -33.99 | -29.9 | 17 |
| 1.4 | Allegro | -6.11 | -29.53 | -25.0 | 15 |
| 1.5 | Allegro | -6.06 | -29.72 | -25.2 | 15 |
| 1.6 | Molto Adagio | -11.20 | -35.27 | -31.7 | 15 |
| 1.7 | Allegretto | -8.42 | -31.06 | -26.4 | 13 |
| 1.8 | Presto | -8.32 | -30.04 | -25.8 | 15 |
| 2.1 | Introduzione: Andante con moto. Allegro vivace | -6.36 | -30.61 | -25.8 | 15 |
| 2.2 | Andante con moto quasi Allegretto | -7.52 | -34.04 | -31.0 | 17 |
| 2.3 | Menuetto | -9.37 | -31.00 | -27.6 | 14 |
| 2.4 | Allegretto molto | -5.19 | -28.65 | -24.4 | 15 |
| 2.5 | Allegro moderato | -5.71 | -30.41 | -26.6 | 16 |
| 2.6 | Adagio molto espressivo | -6.93 | -34.02 | -29.6 | 17 |
| 2.7 | Scherzo. Allegro | -7.81 | -29.36 | -25.6 | 14 |
| 2.8 | Finale. Presto | -5.85 | -30.79 | -25.9 | 16 |