Beethoven Archive

Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Op. 135 and Op. 132 Founded in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet of New York is recognized for its performances that combine excellent technique with amazing musicality. Their previous CD …

Joshua Bell conducts Beethoven Symphonies No. 4 and 7 This is Joshua Bell’s first recording as Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, where he both directs and plays from the …

Sviatoslav Richter: Live at Carnegie Hall As y’all know, I get so energized and thrilled by young performers who will carry on the classical music tradition. I write about these performers often. And yes– I …

Beethoven: Complete String Quartets Volume 1 I am fortunate in that I have played in piano Trio groups, as well as in string quartets. These experiences have always created wonderful memories for me, not only …

String Quartets: Shostakovich and Beethoven I have loved many of Beethoven’s quartets over the years. The series of three quartets dedicated to Count Rasumovsky are among my favorites. And it is left for a future …