Beethoven: The Late String Quartets

On this album, the Quatuor Diotima turns its attention to the late string quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven. These works from the composer's final years are among the cornerstones of chamber music and are characterized by a particularly dense combination of formal structure, contrapuntal ingenuity, and expressive depth.

The focus is on the quartets op. 127, op. 132, and op. 135. They combine expansive formal design with a multi-layered musical language—ranging from concentrated rigor to far-reaching variation processes and lyrical passages.

The Quatuor Diotima is one of the internationally most sought-after chamber music ensembles and works closely with contemporary composers. This engagement with new music also shapes their approach to Beethoven: their interpretations aim for structural clarity and transparency while simultaneously highlighting the tonal and expressive dimensions of these works.