Henle Verlag Beethoven L.V. - String Quets Op. 59 74 95
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Summary of This Collection
This collection brings together several string quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven, designed for musicians who wish to approach, deepen, or perform essential pages of Viennese Classicism and its evolution towards a bolder language. Included are the three "Rasumowsky" quartets (Op. 59 No. 1 in F major, Op. 59 No. 2 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 3 in C major), pivotal works that require fine mastery of balance, articulation, and dialogue among the four voices.
The volume also includes the Quartet in E-flat major Op. 74, known as the "Harp Quartet," whose writing highlights clarity of textures and resonance effects that demand particular care in phrasing and dynamic management. Finally, the Quartet in F minor Op. 95 completes the set with a more concentrated aesthetic, ideal for working on rhythmic precision, attack clarity, and intensity of expression. Intended for string quartet instrumentation (two violins, viola, cello), this score serves as a solid resource for ensemble practice, concert preparation, and analytical work (forms, modulations, motifs, and thematic construction).
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Beethoven, Ludwig van | Instrumentation | String Quartet |
| Editor | Mies, Paul (musicological editor) | Genre | classical score |
Questions frequently asked
Which Beethoven string quartets are included in this Henle Verlag edition?
The volume contains the three "Rasumovsky" quartets op. 59 No. 1 in F major, op. 59 No. 2 in E minor, and op. 59 No. 3 in C major.
For which ensemble is the score intended?
The indicated instrumentation is the string quartet: two violins, viola, and cello. The score is therefore intended for a complete string quartet ensemble of four instruments.
Is the "Harp" Quartet op. 74 included?
The op. 74 in E-flat major, known as the "Harp Quartet," is part of the collection. Its writing emphasizes clarity of textures and resonance effects. The phrasing and dynamic work hold a special place in it.
Which opuses are included after the Rasumovsky quartets?
In addition to op. 59, the collection contains the Quartet in E-flat major op. 74 and the Quartet in F minor op. 95.
Who is responsible for the musicological editing of this score?
Paul Mies is credited as the musicological editor of this edition dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven's string quartets.
