The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet (Cambridge Companions to Music) (Volume 0)
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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. Review: String quartet Cambridge Companion - Excelente recuento histórico de quarteto de cuerdas desde sus inicios en 1750 hasta el siglo veinte. De Bocherini a los actuales Review: Five Stars - Very helpful to the non-musician in improving background knowledge about string quartets. Enhances the listening experience.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews |
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String quartet Cambridge Companion
Excelente recuento histórico de quarteto de cuerdas desde sus inicios en 1750 hasta el siglo veinte. De Bocherini a los actuales
D**H
Five Stars
Very helpful to the non-musician in improving background knowledge about string quartets. Enhances the listening experience.
M**N
Good Comprehensive Survey
Overall, I found this survey to be comprehensive and enjoyable, although a few of the individual chapters were rather dry. Several of the essays might be a tough nut to crack for the layperson, so you might check out the sample prior to purchase. The book's structure helps maintain interest throughout, with four sections focusing on: 1. Social changes and organological developments: An essay on the string quartet's role in society and one on the developments in string instruments 2. Celebrated ensembles: Two essays by Tully Potter on ensembles and recordings. 3. Playing string quartets: Three essays on the art of quartet playing 4. The string quartet repertory: Eight essays on the repertory from pre-Haydn to the present day. In summary, an interesting collection to which I'll return frequently as a resource. Enjoy!
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Referencia absoluta
Como todos los Cambridge Companion, una introducción ideal y fascinante, muy bien estructurada, al universo y la historia del cuarteto de cuerda.
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