17 Masterpieces. A Journey.
A Celebration.
Between 2011 and 2015 we will explore and perform these masterpieces.
17 Masterpieces. A Journey.
Second volume of Beethoven Quartets released on Wigmore Live
The second CD in our complete Beethoven series is out. Included are Op. 18:1, Op. 132 and the string quintet Op. 29 with Malin Broman on viola. You won’t have to wait long for the third installment: it will be …
More...Elias String Quartet visits Beethoven-Haus in Bonn
Video of our visit to the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn. More... 
Latest Audio
As we prepare for the first concerts in our series, Donald and Marie talk to renowned critic Edward Seckerson about the unique world of the string quartet and what makes the Beethoven quartets so special.
The podcast is available for download on The Arts Desk here.
The Beethoven Project timeline
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March 2015
San FransiscoBeethoven: String Quartet in F minor op.95 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.135 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in C sharp minor op.131 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello) -
July 2015
Beethoven House Party in the New Forest13th to 16th July.
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March 2015
Carnegie HallString Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135
String Quartet in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131 -
March 2015
Middlebury College Center for the Arts Concert HallBeethoven: String Quartet in F minor op.95 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.135 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in C sharp minor op.131 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello) -
March 2015
Wigmore HallBeethoven: String Quartet in B flat major op.18 no.6 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in E minor op. 59 no.2 ‘Rasumovsky’ (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.135 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello) -
March 2015
SheffieldBeethoven: String Quartet in B flat major op.18 no.6 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in E minor op. 59 no.2 ‘Rasumovsky’ (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.135 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello) -
February 2015
Royal Welsh College of Music & DramaBeethoven: String Quartet in B flat major op.18 no.6 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in E minor op. 59 no.2 ‘Rasumovsky’ (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.135 (2 Vln, Vla, Cello) -
September 2014
The Glasgow Royal Concert HallBeethoven: Quartet No.12 in E flat, Op.127
Beethoven: Quartet No.13 in B flat, Op.130 -
September 2014
The Glasgow Royal Concert HallBeethoven: Sonata No.12 in A flat, Op.26
Beethoven: Sonatas Op.27 No.1 (Moonlight) and No.2 (Quasi una fantasia)
Beethoven: Quartet No. 7 in F, Op.59 No.1
with Llyr Williams -
September 2014
The Glasgow Royal Concert HallGetting To The Heart of Beethoven’s Quartet, Op.59 No.1