
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 132, Part 1
Aug 31, 2023
The podcast discusses Beethoven's late string quartets, particularly focusing on Op. 132. It explores Beethoven's recovery from a life-threatening illness, the structure of the quartet, and analyzes the first two movements. The podcast also highlights Beethoven's use of ambiguity and beauty in his compositions, breaks from rhythmic obsession to create a playful moment, and explores the contrast and brilliance in the third movement. The episode ends by discussing the symbolism and connection between movements.
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- Beethoven's late string quartets explore and delve deep into every conceivable emotion, daringly asking and answering fundamental questions of life and death.
- The first movement of Beethoven's Opus 132 String Quartet showcases the power of sonata form to express intense emotion and narrative in absolute music.
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Beethoven's Late String Quartets
Beethoven's late string quartets, Opus 127, Opus 130, Opus 131, Opus 132, and Opus 135, are considered some of the most extraordinary pieces of art ever conceived. Written near or at the end of Beethoven's life, these quartets explore and delve deep into every conceivable emotion, daringly asking and answering fundamental questions of life and death. Opus 132, in particular, is Joshua Weilerstein's favorite late Beethoven quartet. This quartet showcases Beethoven's situation as he recovered from a life-threatening illness and explores a unique five-movement structure. The first movement, in particular, highlights the power of sonata form to express intense emotion and narrative in absolute music.
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