Elias String Quartet - Video

Recorded at Wigmore Hall on 16 December 2011, Elias String Quartet performs the epic “Grand Fugue” conclusion to Op.130.  The quartet starts its complete cycle of the Beethoven String Quartets in November 2012.  Full details at the dedicated website www.thebeethovenproject.com

Part of the Elias String Quartet’s Beethoven Project, Sara Bitlloch gives her insight to one of the most profound pieces of classical music writing. The “Grosse Fuge” originally composed as the conclusion for Op.130 was so challenging that Beethoven had to write an alternative ending. Filmed at the Wigmore Hall shortly before the performance in December 2011,  Follow the quartet’s Beethoven journey at www.thebeethovenproject.com