Classical String Quartets

Rare and unusual publications of music for string quartet.

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The string quartet, for two violins, viola and violoncello, was one of the most widely-cultivated genres of chamber music during the Classical period, with the Viennese masters Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven all contributing substantially to the literature. The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University has about forty collections of string quartets in parts dating from this time (about 1770-1840), most, though not all complete, and representing composers whose works are rarely found in modern editions. Digitization of these parts makes newly available for performance, study and recording a large and varied repertoire of works for this instrumental ensemble.

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Title:
Classical String Quartets
Description:
The string quartet, for two violins, viola and violoncello, was one of the most widely-cultivated genres of chamber music during the Classical period, with the Viennese masters Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven all contributing substantially to the literature. The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University has about forty collections of string quartets in parts dating from this time (about 1770-1840), most, though not all complete, and representing composers whose works are rarely found in modern editions. Digitization of these parts makes newly available for performance, study and recording a large and varied repertoire of works for this instrumental ensemble.
Abstract:
Rare and unusual publications of music for string quartet.
Identifier:
duke:269331; quartets; ark:/87924/r3k06xj34; 9d4c009e-1047-49b7-b010-eea6b3aa5f34
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https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r3k06xj34
Sponsor:
Adopted by Rebeccah Neff in honor of Harry Max Neff