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These are challenging but incredibly rewarding. Beethoven was completely deaf when he wrote them, which makes them even more astonishing. The 'Holy Song of Thanksgiving' in Op. 132 (written after recovering from illness) is one of the most moving passages in all of music.
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Beethoven's late string quartets are considered among the greatest musical achievements in Western civilization. Written when he was completely deaf, these works are deeply personal, structurally revolutionary, and emotionally overwhelming.
Chamber Music Hall, Berlin Philharmonie
Herbert-von-Karajan-Str. 1, 10785 Berlin