Quatuor Diotima presents an album of Beethoven’s late string quartets, bringing renewed clarity and passion to some of the most profound works in the chamber repertoire. Written in the final years of his life, these late quartets unfold as deeply expressive explorations of form, counterpoint and human emotion.
From the solemn majesty of Op. 127 to the transcendent variations of Op. 132 and the taut and spirited finale of Op. 135, Beethoven’s vision is at once intimate and vast, weaving intricate textures and soaring lyricism into a continuous, compelling musical narrative. Quatuor Diotima’s interpretations illuminate every nuance, revealing the inventive brilliance and emotional depth that make these works enduring masterpieces.
By referencing the newly published Bärenreiter critical edition of these scores, Quatuor Diotima brings new precision, insight and energy to Beethoven’s late voice.
The ensemble returns to PENTATONE following their acclaimed Metamorphosis Ligeti (2023), Bruckner & Klose: String Quartets (2024) and Boulez: Livre pour Quatuor (2025), and most recently Lachenmann: Works for String Quartet in November 2025.
Released physically as a standard 3CD set and digitally on all platforms from June 5, 2026.
