Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 59 Nos. 1 & 3 (3 CD Box Set)

Performed by Bartók Quartet – Hungaroton Classic (White Label Edition)

Product Information

• Title: Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 59 Nos. 1 & 3
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
• Format: 3 Compact Disc (CD) Box Set (Reissue, Remastered)
• Label: Hungaroton Classic – White Label (Catalog Number: HRC 153)
• UPC: 5991810015320
• Release Year: 1990 (HRC recording, remastered digital stereo)
• Country: Hungary
• Genre: Classical, Romantic
• Style: Chamber Music, String Quartet
• Total Running Time: 62 minutes and 12 seconds

Overview

Experience the timeless brilliance of Ludwig van Beethoven's chamber music in this digitally remastered reissue of his String Quartets, Op. 59 Nos. 1 "Lamentatione" in F major and Op. 59 No. 3 in C major. This distinguished release, brought to you by Hungaroton Classic’s renowned White Label series, features an exquisite performance by the Bartók Quartet. Recorded in 1990, this set captures the dynamic interplay, emotional depth, and refined elegance that have made Beethoven’s quartets an enduring cornerstone of classical repertoire.

Program Details

String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 “Lamentatione”

• I. Allegro: 9:33
• II. Allegretto Vivace e Sempre Scherzando: 8:20
• III. Adagio Molto e Mesto: 10:55
• IV. Thême Russe. Allegro: 6:05

String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3

• I. Andante con Moto – Allegro Vivace: 7:47
• II. Andante con Moto Quasi Allegretto: 8:21
• III. Menuetto. Grazioso: 4:38
• IV. Allegro Molto: 6:07

Total Time: 62:12

Performance & Recording

• Ensemble: Bartók Quartet
• Personnel:Recording Quality: Digital Stereo
  • Violin I: Péter Komlós
  • Violin II: Sándor Devich
  • Viola: Géza Németh
  • Cello: Károly Botvay
• Notes:
  • The set is from an HRC recording made in 1990 and has been remastered to preserve the clarity and vibrancy of every nuance in these masterpieces.
  • Liner notes are provided in English, along with detailed performer credits and track listings.
  • The design features a distinctive "White Label" appearance with blue circular accents and silver diagonal elements, reflecting Hungaroton Classic’s commitment to both tradition and modern presentation.

Production Credits

• Designer (Cover & Graphic): Péter Nagy
• Liner Notes: László Somfai
• Manufactured By: Glória, in Hungary
• Additional Details:
  • The inlay card and booklet present full credits, track timings, and recording details along with a reproduction of the front cover painting (by W. Turner* as indicated on the cover).
  • This release is a reissue on a compact disc format of the original HRC recording, ensuring an authentic yet modern listening experience.

Additional Information

• Liner Materials:
  • 4-page folded liner with performer credits, track listing, total running time, and “HRC recording ℗ 1990” notation.
• Packaging:
  • The CD features a distinctive White Label design with blue circular markings and a silver diagonal stripe from 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock. The “WHITE LABEL” logo is visible at 12 o’clock, along with the © 1990 notation at 3 o’clock and “Manufactured by Glória in Hungary” at 9 o’clock.

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Hungarian:

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Final Thoughts

This 5-CD set from Hungaroton Classic’s White Label series captures the essence of Beethoven’s masterful chamber music through a performance by the Bartók Quartet. With its outstanding digital stereo sound and meticulous remastering, the collection of String Quartets Op. 59 Nos. 1 and 3 offers an essential listening experience for classical music lovers, collectors, and scholars alike. Immerse yourself in the rich textures and dramatic interplay of Beethoven’s enduring works—an invaluable treasure of the Romantic era.

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