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# The Beethoven Quartet Companion

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    Very Useful - True Companion
  

*by D***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013*

The initial motivation was to get Michael Steinberg's Notes On The Quartets. First thing I looked at was his Glossary, which is very useful for non musicians. I loved his circle of fifths diagram, but wish he'd added one for key signatures. -- Kerman's opening essay provides an interesting way of looking at the three stages of Beethoven's quartet output. (Early to late) The most interesting essay is Solomon's take on the old "Was Beethoven a classical or a romantic composer?" I've always thought the distinction made no difference and that Beethoven was a sui generis. Not to be put in any box. And that those who do so have some agenda. Solomon makes a similar argument but with a much more substantive scholarship and perspective. Very nice! The other articles offer interesting perspectives on the life and times in which the quartets first saw light and Martin's run-through of what a quartet's members do to prepare for the performance. All interesting. -- I've listened to these quartet's since my first mono vinyl of the Amadeus Quartet back in the 60's. And have managed to get along without any such background reading. But now I have the leisure it is nice to broaden the context and experience. Steinberg's analyis is very useful, though, in the end I found myself going on line and printing scores for movements I wanted to look at more closely and then dig out Tovey and other sources for more detail. But that's not to slight Steinberg's discussions, which are very useful. - Certainly recommended for detail and context which can only enhance your listening experience.

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    Edition includes Michael Steinberg's essays on subject quartets.
  

*by W***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022*

Editors deserve special praise for selecting the writing/annotations of Michael Steinberg on the individual quartets.  A must for the chamber music lover's library.  Softcover edition seemingly remains in print; hardcovers - the few available online - come at a price.

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    Superb discussions on Beethoven's String Quartets
  

*by N***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2008*

This book consists of a collection of essays about topics relevant to Beethoven's work on his sixteen string quartets, as well as a quartet-by-quartet analysis, much like you would see in program notes (only more thorough).  The essay writers approach the quartets from several different angles: some write as musical performers while others as professional musicologists, but all are of excellent quality and give you insight into a particular aspect of Beethoven and his music.Another great characteristic of this book is its accessibility.  Even though it would help to know how to read music, that is more or less the extent of the technical knowledge you need to enjoy this book.  Because Beethoven's string quartets form a central part of his musical output, understanding these pieces is crucial to understanding his musical career (similarly for his piano sonatas and symphonies), and this book provides an excellent starting point for learning about the string quartets in-depth.  After reading the enclosed essays, you'll want to listen to his quartets again (or anew!), with this book as your guide.

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