The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet

by Robin Stowell

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521000424
• ISBN13: 9780521000420
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.7"