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[Quartet] Masterpieces and Popular Pieces for String Quartet

The string quartet drew attention not only from classical music fans but also from a wider audience after being featured in the 2017 TV drama “Quartet.”

Perhaps some of you were captivated by its charm through the show.

A string quartet is a form of chamber ensemble consisting of two violins, a viola, and a cello.

Since being established in the late 18th century by Franz Joseph Haydn, it has been cherished as the most refined form of chamber music.

In this article, we introduce masterpieces brimming with the allure of the string quartet.

Please enjoy the elegant and refined resonance of string instruments.

Playlist

[Quartet] Masterpieces and Popular Pieces for String Quartet
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1eastAdagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barber
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barberplay_arrow
Barber, an American composer. This piece is...
2eastString Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
A pianist and composer who represents Russia…
3eastString Quartet No. 2 in D majorAlexander Borodin
String Quartet No. 2 in D majorAlexander Borodinplay_arrow
While being primarily scientists and doctors, they also in the 19th century...
4eastString Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, III. “A Convalescent’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving to the Deity, in the Lydian mode.”Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, III. “A Convalescent’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving to the Deity, in the Lydian mode.”Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
Composed two years before Beethoven’s death…
5eastString Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11, II. MovementPyotr Tchaikovsky
String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11, II. MovementPyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
Pyotr Tcha... , a composer from Russia,
6eastString Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 No. 1 – II. MovementJohannes Brahms
String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 No. 1 – II. MovementJohannes Brahmsplay_arrow
Released at the same time as String Quartet No. 2, …
7eastString Quartet No. 77 in C major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 “Emperor”, II. MovementFranz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No. 77 in C major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 “Emperor”, II. MovementFranz Joseph Haydnplay_arrow
Composed by Franz Haydn, a master of Classical-era music...
8eastString Quartet No. 14 in G major, K. 387 “Spring”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartet No. 14 in G major, K. 387 “Spring”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…
9eastString Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American,” II. MovementAntonín Dvořák
String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American,” II. MovementAntonín Dvořákplay_arrow
Dvořák, who was from the Czech lands, New...
10eastString Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130: V. “Cavatina”Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130: V. “Cavatina”Ludwig van Beethovenplay_arrow
A string quartet, captivating with the elegant resonance of string instruments. Th…
11eastString Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”, Fourth MovementFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”, Fourth MovementFranz Schubertplay_arrow
It is said that Schubert began writing this work when...
12eastString Quartet in F Major, Second MovementMaurice Ravel
String Quartet in F Major, Second MovementMaurice Ravelplay_arrow
Known for works like “Daphnis et Chloé” and “Boléro,” …
13eastString Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465 “Dissonance,” First MovementWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465 “Dissonance,” First MovementWolfgang Amadeus Mozartplay_arrow
Haydn, a representative composer of the Classical period, wa…
14eastSummaArvo Pärt
SummaArvo Pärtplay_arrow
In 1977, as a choral work, one of the pieces from a mass...
15eastG SongTerry Riley
G SongTerry Rileyplay_arrow
Terry Riley, an American composer…
16eastString Quartet No. 1 in E minor “From My Life,” Fourth MovementBedřich Smetana
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor “From My Life,” Fourth MovementBedřich Smetanaplay_arrow
Widely known through The Moldau from My Homeland...
17eastString Quartet No. 67 in D major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 “The Lark,” II. AndanteFranz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No. 67 in D major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 “The Lark,” II. AndanteFranz Joseph Haydnplay_arrow
An Austrian composer representing the Classical period, and...
18eastThe Art of Fugue in D minor, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 14J.S.Bach
The Art of Fugue in D minor, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 14J.S.Bachplay_arrow
Composed by Bach, who is called the “Father of Music,” …
19eastThe Wind in High Places, No. 2: Maclaren SummitJohn Luther Adams
The Wind in High Places, No. 2: Maclaren SummitJohn Luther Adamsplay_arrow
John Luther, an American-born composer...
20eastString Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Claude Debussy
String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Claude Debussyplay_arrow
From the very beginning, a powerful melody with the same rhythm played by four people…
21eastString Quartet No. 2, Movement 1Alexander Borodin
String Quartet No. 2, Movement 1Alexander Borodinplay_arrow
The beautiful melody of a string quartet filled with love
22eastConcerto for Four Voices No. 1 in G minor, Third MovementBaldassare Galuppi
Concerto for Four Voices No. 1 in G minor, Third MovementBaldassare Galuppiplay_arrow
A native of Venice who was active in the mid-18th century...
23eastAdagio for String QuartetAnton Webern
Adagio for String QuartetAnton Webernplay_arrow
Alongside Schoenberg and Berg, the New Vienna...
24eastString Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde” – Movement IFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde” – Movement IFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Elegant chamber music, a world of richly emotive sound
25eastString Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Gem-like chamber music works that resonate with the heart
26eastString Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IVFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IVFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Beautiful, moving chamber music
27eastString Quartet No. 3 “MISHIMA,” VI. MovementPhilip Glass
String Quartet No. 3 “MISHIMA,” VI. MovementPhilip Glassplay_arrow
Patterned sounds with minimal movement of tone…
28eastSonata No. 4 for Quartet, Movement IAlessandro Scarlatti
Sonata No. 4 for Quartet, Movement IAlessandro Scarlattiplay_arrow
An Italian composer of the Baroque period, noted especially for…
29eastSepia FragmentsDerek Charke
Sepia FragmentsDerek Charkeplay_arrow
In 2012, Juno Classic of the Year...
30eastString Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIIFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIIFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Masterpieces from the Classical to the Romantic era, graceful melodies
31eastString Quartet No. 1, Second Movement: Andante cantabilePyotr Tchaikovsky
String Quartet No. 1, Second Movement: Andante cantabilePyotr Tchaikovskyplay_arrow
A masterpiece that moves you, inspired by a Ukrainian folk song