Late Beethoven: Opus 131 Belcea Quartet

Image from Maurice Haas

Beethoven's Fourteenth String Quartet is a journey of contrasts, the Mount Everest of his late quartets and one of his most profound and complex works. Each of its seven movements, flowing seamlessly into one another, reveals a new layer of melancholy and hope, making this quartet not only an unparalleled listening experience but also a reflection on life. For Beethoven himself, it was his favorite piece.