Credits:

Vaclav Neumann (conductor), Artemis Quartet

Description:

Artemiss New Recording of Beethoven Works, Spanning Two Seasons, Nears CompletionAs cellist Eckart notes, Beethovenwho towers over the history of string quartet compositionremains the most modern, stimulating, experimental, and daring composer. Since the 200910 season, the Artemis Quartet has been intensively featuring Beethovens works in concerts across Europe and the United States over the course of two seasons. The recording cycle, which has been proceeding in parallel, is progressing smoothly, with only two more CDsincluding this oneremaining. This new recording is a must-hear for chamber music fans.EMI Music Japan

Tracklisting:

1.String quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: 1. Allegro con brio
2.String quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: 2. Adagio affettuoso ed appassionato
3.String quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: 3. Scherzo. Allegro