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The Beethoven Quartet Companion,Used
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While The Beethoven String Quartets Are To Chamber Music What The Plays Of Shakespeare Are To Drama, Even Seasoned Concertgoers Will Welcome Guidance With These Personal And Sometimes Enigmatic Works.This Collection Offers Beethoven Lovers Both Detailed Notes On The Listening Experience Of Each Quartet And A Stimulating Range Of More General Perspectives: Who Has The Quartets' Audience Been? How Were The Quartets Performed Before The Era Of Sound Recordings? What Is The Relationship Between 'Classical' And 'Romantic' In The Quartets? How Was Their Reception Affected By Social And Economic History? What Sorts Of Interpretive Decisions Are Made By Performers Today?The Companion Brings Together A Matchless Group Of Beethoven Experts. Joseph Kerman Is Perhaps The World'S Most Renowned Beethoven Scholar. Robert Winter, An Authority On Sketches For The Late Quartets, Has Created Interactive Programs Regarded As Milestones In Multimedia Publishing. Maynard Solomon Has Written An Acclaimed Biography Of Beethoven. Leon Botstein Is The Conductor Of The American Symphony Orchestra As Well As A Distinguished Social Historian And College President. Robert Martin Writes From His Experience As Cellist Of The Sequoia Quartet. And The Book Is Anchored By The Program Notes Of Michael Steinberg, Who Has Served As Artistic Advisor Of The San Francisco Symphony And The Minnesota Orchestra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' about? A: 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' provides a comprehensive guide to Beethoven's string quartets, offering insights into their historical context, performance practices, and the listening experience.
- Q: Who are the authors and contributors of this book? A: The book features contributions from renowned Beethoven scholars, including Joseph Kerman, Robert Winter, Maynard Solomon, Leon Botstein, Robert Martin, and program notes by Michael Steinberg.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' contains 300 pages of detailed information and analysis.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' published? A: 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' was published on May 12, 1994.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in classical music? A: Yes, the book is designed to assist both seasoned concertgoers and those new to Beethoven's quartets, offering accessible insights and explanations.
- Q: Does the book include interactive content? A: While the book itself is a printed edition, Robert Winter's interactive programs related to the late quartets are regarded as milestones in multimedia publishing.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding Beethoven's quartets? A: The book covers various topics, including the audience for the quartets, historical performance practices, the relationship between classical and romantic music, and modern interpretations.
- Q: Is there any analysis of performance decisions in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses interpretive decisions made by contemporary performers of Beethoven's quartets.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for Beethoven enthusiasts? A: 'The Beethoven Quartet Companion' brings together expert insights and historical context, making it an essential resource for understanding Beethoven's quartets.