Ludwig van Beethoven: the Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1
Ariel Quartet (chamber ensemble)
In something of a golden age for string quartets, the Ariel are up there with the best in precision, polish and corporate virtuosity. The group have evidently pondered long and deeply before...
Ludwig van Beethoven: the Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1
Ariel Quartet (chamber ensemble)
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In something of a golden age for string quartets, the Ariel are up there with the best in precision, polish and corporate virtuosity. The group have evidently pondered long and deeply before...
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Formed in Israel almost three decades ago and now based in the United States, the Ariel quartet has built a reputation for tackling challenging repertoire with bold interpretations and deep musical insight. This suitably ambitious new project, timed to coincide with the quartet’s 30th anniversary in 2028, highlights their dedication to Beethoven’s transformative works, tracing his journey from the classical brilliance of the early quartets to the spiritual profundity of his later ones. Volume one of the cycle will be followed by two further volumes, and finally the release of a box set to celebrate the quartet’s three decades of performance.
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July 2025
In something of a golden age for string quartets, the Ariel are up there with the best in precision, polish and corporate virtuosity. The group have evidently pondered long and deeply before embarking on a recorded Beethoven cycle.
