produced in the historic Siemens Villa in Berlin
piano four hands as well as for two pianos
Hindemith is regarded as a key composer for the instrument
was composed in 1874 in the midst of a period of personal defeat
Dmitri Shostakovich is at the core of this gloomy
Hagen Quartett - Beethoven op. 18/3, 18/5 & 135 031 produced in the historic SiemensAbout the album Following an extraordinary 30th anniversary season spent touring the complete Beethoven string quartets to musical centers around the world, including Tokyo, Paris, London, Vienna and Salzburg, the Hagen Quartet went directly from stage to studio to record three of their favorite Beethoven quartets. With the selection of op. 18 3, 18 5, and op. 135, the album ranges from the very first to the very last string quartet Beethoven wrote.