String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 and Great Fugue, Op. 133 is currently unavailable

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Chamber Ensemble String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola, Violoncello) SKU: HL.51480741 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Rainer Cadenbach. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Pages: Vl I Part = * Vl II Part = * Va Part = * Vc Part =. Classical. Softcover. 114 pages. G. Henle #HN741. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480741). ISBN 9790201807416. UPC: 884088178550. 9.5x12.25x0.435 inches.We have now come full circle – this edition concludes the Henle Urtext series of the complete Beethoven string quartets. The ending of this highly expressive work, at whose centre is the famous “Cavatina,” was originally the “Grand Fugue.” Yet a contemporary critic felt that this was “unintelligible, like Chinese.” At the urging of the publisher Beethoven replaced it with a newly composed finale and published the “Grand Fugue” with a new opus number. Ever since, it has often been performed separately. In order to respect the desire of modern ensembles to be able to perform the Quartet op. 130 in Beethoven's original version, we have included the “Grand Fugue” in this edition. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)