Beethoven String Quartet 2

Beethoven published his first six string quartets in 1801 as the result of a commission from Prince Lobkowitz, who was a great supporter of Beethoven and his music. This set of chamber music was well received in Vienna and established Beethoven as a legitimate quartet composer.


PALAIS LOBKOWITZ IN VIENNA


String Quartet 2 was a successful attempt by Beethoven to compose a quartet in the style of Haydn. The upbeat mood and witty musical ideas throughout the four movements effectively channel the composition style of Beethoven's former teacher.

The "question and answer" statement in the first movement opening gives the quartet its nickname: "Complimentary".
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