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In the early seventeenth century, enthusiasm for the violin swept across Europe—this was an instrument capable of bewitching virtuosity, with the power to express emotions in a way …
In the early seventeenth century, enthusiasm for the violin swept across Europe—this was an instrument capable of bewitching virtuosity, with the power to express emotions in a way …
'They are not for you but for a later age!' Ludwig van Beethoven, on the Opus 59 quartetsBeethoven's sixteen string quartets are some of the most extraordinary and challenging …
On its first appearance in 1891, Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet was immediately recognised as a remarkable achievement, and a century later it still has the power to claim the hearts and …
Growing up as an outdoorsy, nature-loving child in Portland, Oregon, Robert Mann wanted to be a forest ranger, but it was violin lessons--and his parents' encouragement--that …
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 …
Piano duets, whether for one or two, are among the most enjoyable forms of music-making in which pianists, professional or amateur, can take part. Moreover, they provide invaluable …
Witty and practical, this book is for amateur string instrument players who want to play forms of chamber music. It covers everything. The long chapter discussing the …
Oxford's highly successful listener's guides—The Symphony, The Concerto, and Choral Masterworks—have been widely praised for their blend of captivating biography, crystal clear …