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Completion of Op. 131

When
1826
Where
Vienna
Part of
Beethoven completes String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131

Beethoven completed the String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131, in 1826, the last of a trio of late quartets.

The work was completed in 1826, following the composition of Opp. 132 and 130. Beethoven considered it his favorite among the late quartets, noting a new manner of part-writing. The completion occurred during his late period, marked by innovative works and health challenges.

Sources

  1. String Quartet No. 14 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Ludwig van Beethoven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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