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This work investigates the structural evolution and artistic significance of Ludwig van Beethoven's sixteen string quartets. Joseph Kerman, a prominent musicologist, provides a comprehensive analysis of these compositions by situating them within the context of Beethoven's creative development and the broader history of Western classical music. The text employs a formalist approach to examine how these works reflect the composer's transition through his early, middle, and late stylistic periods.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Musicologists and scholars frequently cite this text as a foundational study in the analysis of Beethoven's chamber music. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a strong background in music theory to fully appreciate the technical arguments presented.
Page Count:
410
Publication Date:
1967-01-01
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN-10:
0193151359
ISBN-13:
9780193151352
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