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Takacs Quartet - Beethoven (Part 2)

The Takacs Quartet continue a cycle of all Beethoven quartets at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, with the early Op 18 No 2, one from the middle years (Op 95), and the late, epic Op 130.

Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

The Tak脙隆cs Quartet continue their cycle of the 17 Beethoven quartets at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, with the early quartet in G, Op 18 No 2, one from the middle years (Op 95, nicknamed 'serioso'), and one of the late, great masterpieces (Op 130, in B flat).

Takacs Quartet

Beethoven: Quartet in G, Op 18 no 2; Quartet in F minor, Op 95; Quartet in B flat, Op 130

Followed by a focus on Christmas music from around the world.

Nunes Garcia - Matinas do Natal
Sabine Kallhammer (soprano)
Margit Hungerbuhler-Luther (contralto)
Giovanni da Silva (tenor)
Alexander Schmidt (bass)
WDR Radio Orchestra and Chorus, Cologne
Rubert Huber (conductor)

Francisco de Vidales 芒聙聯 Los que fueren de buen gusto
Taverner Consort and Players
Andrew Parrott
EMI CDC 754529-2

Ariel Ramirez 芒聙聯 Navidad Nuestra
Giovanni da Silva (tenor)
Boris Pohlmann (tenor)
Alexander Schmidt (baritone)
WDR Radio Orchestra and Chorus, Cologne
Rubert Huber (conductor)

2 hours, 15 minutes

Broadcast

  • Wed 16 Dec 2009 19:00