The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521801942)

This survey of the string quartet by ten chamber music specialists focuses on four main areas: social and musical background to the genre's development; celebrated ensembles and their significance; and string quartet playing. It reviews aspects of contemporary and historical practice, including "mixed ensembles." Informative appendixes and a full chronology of the mainstream repertory complete this compact guide.

Author: Robin Stowell
ISBN-10: 052180194X
ISBN-13: 9780521801942
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/13/2003
Pages: 390
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2004 pg. 2053