: Features a finale subtitled "La Malinconia," an unorthodox dialogue between deep sadness and sudden joy. The Middle Quartets (1806–1814): The "Heroic" Period
Composed when Beethoven was in his late 20s, these six quartets demonstrate his mastery of the Classical style established by Haydn and Mozart. The String Quartets of Beethoven
These works were written during a period of intense productivity and personal crisis as Beethoven's deafness worsened. : Features a finale subtitled "La Malinconia," an
and "Serioso" (Op. 95) : These quartets showcase further experimentation with texture and concise, intense emotional expression. intense emotional expression.