Of the few composers who possessed an intrinsic mastery of the string quartet, Haydn was the first and, Hans Keller argues, the greatest. This seminal study of forty-five quartets by one of the leading music critics of his day provides an extraordinarily deep understanding of Haydn's methods and genius.
Hans Keller offers his interpretation of 45 of Haydn's quartets which is aimed at bringing insight to all who seek to deepen their understanding of these works. The book also contains examples of the music.
“'A work of clarity verging on genius. It is a classic' George Steiner”
`A work of clarity verging on genius. It is a classic' George Steiner
Of the few composers who possessed an intrinsic mastery of the string quartet, Haydn was the first and, Hans Keller argues, the greatest. This seminal study of forty-five quartets by one of the leading music critics of his day provides an extraordinarily deep understanding of Haydn's methods and genius.
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