Description: A collection of original works by leading international scholars who draw on a variety of historical sources and analytical approaches to offer fresh insights into the aesthetics of the quartets. Includes an appendix with that includes the chronology and sources of the quartets and a detailed bibliography.
Review Quotes: "As other scholars read and digest the ideas expressed in these essays, they will be encouraged to reexamine works both by Beethoven and other composers in light of the concepts and methodologies presented here. This book is highly recommended reading for anyone interested in Beethoven's quartets, or any facet of Beethoven's music, as well as for libraries serving research and graduate programs in music history, musicology, or music theory."--Notes