AmericanStringQuartet- Beethoven op.131
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- American String Quartet, Beethoven op.131. Live at Tel Aviv Museum, January 2013
Filmed by Gilad Shabani-Shoofan, (Gilad and Mazal Photographers http:menatworkblog.tumblr.com)
Violin- Peter Winograd, Laurie Carney
Viola - Dan Avshalomov
Cello - Wolfram Koessel - เพลง
Beethoven somehow made even more musical discoveries when deaf than when he had his hearing. This is a feat of genius that I struggle to comprehend.
They didnt have tools to record themselves, so they worked from memory or paper. BY the time Beethoven went deaf he had been doing this for so many years it was secnd nature.
@@kylemc7843 Exactly. His internal pitch memory or "inner ear" had been perfected as a child and teenager. His perfect pitch was refined well before losing the sensory organ's ability.
I@@kylemc7843 I like ASQ very much, but it may help a little bit to listen the AFIARA recording done at a WQXR Beethoven marathon November 18, 2012. best regards from vna, karl
Everybody doesn't have to be super intelligent to love this music
Beethoven's late stuff sounds like his heart is so full of gratitude, despite very serious setbacks throughout his life. This opus seems to depict that attitude specifically. To be grateful, to be triumphant, despite everything.
Oh I'm so glad you used those words because I feel that too. Like he has that tenacity to stay alive and look for the good in existence despite being furious at times, and not trying to hide that fury
Nobody could bring a sense of drama to "absolute music" like Beethoven.
0:00 Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo
6:32 Allegro molto vivace
9:37 Allegro moderato
10:28 Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile
24:25 Presto
29:45 Adagio quasi un poco andante
31:37 Allegro
I watched Immortal Beloved last evening. In one particular scene Beethoven is speaking with Anton Schindler about music. He says, "It is the power of music to carry one directly into the mental state of the composer. The listener has no choice. It is like hypnotism." I wonder at his mental & emotional state while composing this and while profoundly deaf. Miraculous.
They came to my school and my ears were in heaven
The way Beethoven makes these transitions from "light" and "happy" themes to dark, melancholic even desperate at some points, and the opposite is stunning. This transition from 5th movement to 7th is miraculous. It tears my heart apart every time i listen to it.
a Heart, torn apart? No!
So every time I pull this up, I'm like "welp, there's 38 minutes of my life well spent".
I absolutely adore Beethoven's Late Period works! The 5 late string quartets and his 5 late piano sonatas are my favorite works. They are very introspective and ethereal, especially the slow movements. In my opinion, besides the Missa Solemnis and 9th symphony. ..they ARE his masterworks. Beethoven forever!
You should leave your list at the late Sonatas and late String Quartets.
It gets too complicated after that... How can you leave out Sym #5, and Piano Sonata #8?
At my age any of the happy endings are suspect, and that drops all the symphonies...
@@fredhubbard7210 I actually think that one of, if not Beethoven's greatest pieces was his 2nd symphony, I know that sounds crazy but if you listen to the first movement enough times you will realize how genius. He wrote it nearly after he discovered he was going deaf
@@DynastieArtistique I've had different favorites through my life. His oeurve is too vast and too magnificent to suggest any of it isn't genius. Sure, 2nd symphony is unusual... but certainly not wrong.
@@fredhubbard7210 Uuuh.. Hist 5th symphony begins in C minor and ends in C major. Does that count as a happy ending?
@Ariel Rbibo
I looove symphony 2, what you said doesn't sound crazy at all! I think it might be the best example of what beethoven is capable of in symphonies (except for slow sad movements).
@@andredelacerdasantos4439 Yes, I consider #5 to be a happy (if not triumphal) ending, and loved it as a young man. Endured some tragedy in middle age and felt like the ending was a betrayal... but now accept the even geniuses have that youthful desire for... winning in some form or other, and that is a good thing for young men.
29:45 for that part that is in band of brothers
thought main reason people are here is because they literally made this into a (really good) movie
Beethoven dragged us from early classical through Romantic (of which he was a founder) and even into early modern music. The world didn't have enough boxes to contain his spirit.
Supposedly, Schubert wanted to hear this piece on his death bed.
Found on wikipedia:
The last musical wish of Schubert was to hear the Op. 131 quartet, which he did on 14 November 1828, five days before his death.[11] Upon listening to a performance of the Op. 131 quartet, Schubert remarked, "After this, what is left for us to write?"[12]
Schubert had exquisite taste.
Schubert sostuvo la antorcha en el funeral de Beethoven, un día como hoy 3/26, pero de 1827. Al año y 8 meses de la muerte de quien se consideraba heredero musical murió a sus 31 años, y escucho esta obra pocos días antes de su muerte.
Imre Kalman The ending to his 8th symphony 😜
@@jordanwartell-composer haha
Imagine writing something like this while deaf
Beethoven is the GOAT!
This was actually Beethoven's favorite of all of his compositions
I have read this story about this string quartet, but I cannot vouch for its truth: In the 1790s (as most of you know) LVB lived in many different flats in Vienna. One of his living spaces was on a street with a synagogue and he wrote down some themes he had heard while passing by. It was LVB's interpretation of some of these themes that make up the first movement of this quartet.
29:43 band of brothers
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AmericaNinja
What if he didn't?
reason why I'm here
He should have...but he didn't.
not me LOL
The greatest music ever written.
this particular quartet?
chrish12345 Yes I think so, although I am no musicologist. For me listening to a good rendition of opus 131 is the most moving musical experience this side of Heaven, especially mvts 6 (a short, sublime Adagio, which acts as an introduction to the next and last mvt) and the conclusive 7, which is at the same time lyrical and frenzied. But it also the opinion of many specialists. Oh, and Beethoven, who was himself an accurate judge of his own works, considered 131 as his own single best opus. According to Karl Holz, Schuppanzigh’s second violinist after his quartet was re-formed in 1824 to perform the master's late quartets, Beethoven himself regarded the C sharp minor Quartet as his greatest.
Francois Brousseau morning 6
@@chrish12345 Yes, this particular quartet, arguably so. Schubert evidently thought that, and many other qualified masters since.
@@briancuthbertson6448 why do you think Schubert did - just cos it was played on his deathbed does not mean he thought its the greatest work ever.
Highly sophisticated live performance with perfect precision and unity, without superfluous romanticism. I like it!
Indeed! Beethoven's music NEVER needs adding anything.
Precisely. Unlike Anne-Sophie Mutter's over-the-top interpretation of the Kreutzer!
Always a conversation with Ludvig, and such a conversation...Thank you.
J'ai découvert ce quatuor adolescent et j'ai été foudroyé par tant de beauté et de créativité. La vigueur creative de Beethoven à la fin de sa vie est impressionnante. Je ne m'en lasse pas!
La vie vaut la peine d'être vécue, beaucoup grâce à Beethoven.
Last week I saw the movie'The Late Quartet'. This Beethoven op.131.is the main topic of the movie. And I remember the line about how they play this huge-7-movement quartet. And now this team play this quartet without any break, and it was perfect.
This is my fav piece of music ever written. He was a genius
Beethoven considered this one his best stringquartet. I love all his stringquartets. The Albag Berg Quartet is still the standerd in my opinion. To be honest, I love everything Beethoven has composed!
晩年のベートーヴェンが、彼自身の音楽的実験のために試みた前衛的作品。１３番と１４番はベートーヴェンの最高傑作。
Beethoven's op. 131 is an intensity melody grace in the heavenly glory...
Beethoven's late quartests are the ultimate in musical expression. And expression from the heart of a great composer. How did he do it???
Happy Birthday Beethoven!
Durante toda su vida, jamás falto Betthoven a su cita con la genialidad. Siempre puntual, y al final de su vida, más, aún más.
love this, thank you
Look at the cellist's hair! I love Beethoven hair!
Hilarious!
He's got a cool name to match
Beautiful, i can hear this over and over again. Thanx for sharing.
Il pezzo preferito da Beethoven. Commovente, profonsìdo
One of the best groups around. no stars, all play equally well.
Thanks a lot for sharing this masterpiece in this so wonderful rendition
Just breathtaking!
So beautiful!!!!!❤
Beautiful work of art!!! :)
Just fabulous!
Absolutely my favorite of his works. Sublime.
Amazing, powerful and subtle.
Absolutely beautiful. I hope to play this someday.
J'aime beaucoup ce quatuor car il a beaucoup d'émotion
Some people are intimidated or mystified by the late Beethoven (other than the finale of the 9th Symphony). With the exception of the Ninth, they are not his most popular works. But I don't find it difficult listening at all. And as perfect and grand as the music of his Early and Middle Periods are, he tops even himself in his last compositions.
LOL
Late Beethoven is the most profound and intriguing. Basically he was writing from another dimension... Never been matched since by scope or in depth.
Especially the 135 & Gross F
Between 1:08 and 1:30 always gets me from this piece. I have to stiffen up to keep from losing it. If I'm not fighting back a tear, there's a chill down my spine.
Beautiful.🙏🏽
24:26 is the presto! its an amazing string quartet, beethoven!!! 🎻🎻
majestic...!
Great version!
What a great performance!
the greatest quartet invention !
The audible breaths between phrases really showcase the expressionistic demand of this piece. The communication in this group is top-notch and the constant tuning and precision is absolutely masterful.
superb thank you ... from Quartet Pro Musica in London !
I think my utter fascination with string quartets was borne out from hearing Beethoven's as a kid.
One of the best piece of music ever written, superbly performed. Thank you
Quite an exquisite performance of this somewhat mysterious masterpiece, in which Beethoven seems to have been a forerunner of the 20th century classical music.
I was so impressed Arigato♪
A wonderful performance of one of the masterpieces of music.
Best rendition I've heard yet. These 4 seem to understand the true emotion of each movement better than anyone else I've heard performing this quartet.
Now I can agree with you Wolfram, a real piece of Art. Congratulations!
In the most vulnerable moments they reveal the superior quality with which they produce one sound.
I'm coming back to this after a few years enjoying classical music in its many forms and the thought crossed my mind that Beethoven's late string quartets are so amazing, i could simply listen to them and nothing else and my spirit would sing. What a wonderful performance, beautifully captured. This is sublime music that captures the full range of human emotions.
Fabulous.
Magnificent! all instruments driven to exhaustion, amazing!
thank you amerstring quartet for let us listen so genial interpretation, this quartet is sublime
ベートーヴェンの究極の達観した音楽で名演奏です。ベートーヴェンが哲学を語っています。美しいこれこそ人類の芸術です。great!
Beethoven still lives in our hearts through his amazing and inspired music.
This graceful and beautiful performance is to the ear and to the mind, and wi quench and moisturize the dryness of the soul
I would also comment that the American played the C Sharp minor exquisitely. Truly loved their pace, delivery, and overall interpretation! Bravo!
Dès les premières notes, l'ensemble est là pour donner l'émotion. Le feu intérieur de Beethoven est si proche dans cette superbe version. merci
A look inside the mind of a master reflecting on a life's work. Beautiful, sad, and excruciating... Bravo to the four musicians getting to the heart of Beethoven.
Magnificent
Phenomenal.
Extraordinary.
非常感謝您們這則影片。錄音的完整，幫助我很大。不知為什麼您們最近已不再上傳影片，希望是因為忙於巡迴與準備表演。祝一切安好。
Superb!
Magnifique de voir un tel travail splendide bien exécuté. Beethoven est à mon avis le meilleur compositeur de tous les temps, son travail est totalement pleine d'émotions intemporelles. Félicitations pour la vidéo.
" A late quartet" ... speechless
Onezco todas las sinfonías de Beethoven pero no conocía esta obra. Es hermosa. Me gusta la interpretación de este cuarteto, ponen sentimiento y ejecutan con brillantez
great performance smiles and laughs and thanks
The master's ultimate.
Me entrego cuando escucho este opus...Una experiencia estética e intelectual, un trance que me hace sentir que muero y renazco.
Great video, thanks for the poster. After the movie 'A Late Quartet' I had to watch this.
Genial Genial Genial!!!!! Espero que puedan subir más adelante la Gran Fuga :D
They really get that opening, unsettled, moody theme, that almost sounds like there is no definite key center, then it comes together musically at about 8:30 to the new theme.
They give the ending Allegro a nicely integrated interpretation without rushing. Well done.
Bravo! Fantastic performance of this challenging work!
Best Beethoven music
Una interpretazione di gran Classe di un brano Immortale
I get goosebumps every time at the transition to the 7th movement
And then that slow down in the last bars before the major key explosive rocket of the ending (a tempo) ! Words fail.
This quartet is one of the VERY few where the players actually converse in four dimensions. And what they discuss is, of course, inexpressible in words.
bravo !
I don't know what makes this rendition so much more pleasing than that by the Danish Quartet. But it is.
'Murica. :P
äußerst.
Danke
You are my heros
i came late to beethoven's quartets but am quickly becoming addicted to them. wonderful sound and performance. thanks for posting.
they were composed 200 years ago...we all came late
+makethekill111 It's never late to discover a masterpiece like this and its fantastic rendition by American String Quartet :)
awesome
To be honest im not here because of Late Quartet, but Im happy that a lot of people (because of this "Late Quartet") now, knows this wonderful opus.
"A late quartet" is a movie !
(and this video is great)
I believe Op 131 to be Beethoven's greatest quartet. I don't know why. I just do.
Derek Rawlins He himself considered the 131 his greatest quartet.
처음시작과 마지막6분이 대박!! 베토벤정말대단하다...