Compare The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet by Robin Stowell, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

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. | The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet by Robin Stowell, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters