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The six string quartets dedicated to his friend Joseph Haydn represent a turning point in Mozart's compositional development. In addition to providing a full synopsis of each quartet this book examines the music in relation to Mozart's earlier quartets, considers the genesis of the six 'Haydn' quartets through close examination of the autograph revisions and looks at contemporary eighteenth-century analytical models. John Irving also charts the reception of the quartets, drawing upon a broad range of sources: Mozart's letters and diary entries, early newspaper reports, harmony/compositional textbooks, contemporary criticism and early biographies.
Table of contents:
1. Mozart's early quartets; 2. Genesis of the 'Haydn' quartets; 3. Steps to publication; 4. The individual quartets: a synopsis; 5. Some theoretical perspectives; 6. Reception of the 'Haydn' quartets; Appendix; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.
A guide to Mozart's most famous string quartets, dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn. Provides full synopsis of each piece and examines the music in relation to Mozart's earlier quarters. Charts their reception through a broad range of sources: letters, diaries, contemporary criticism and biographies.
A guide to Mozart's most famous string quartets, dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn.
Table of contents:
1. Mozart's early quartets; 2. Genesis of the 'Haydn' quartets; 3. Steps to publication; 4. The individual quartets: a synopsis; 5. Some theoretical perspectives; 6. Reception of the 'Haydn' quartets; Appendix; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.
A guide to Mozart's most famous string quartets, dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn. Provides full synopsis of each piece and examines the music in relation to Mozart's earlier quarters. Charts their reception through a broad range of sources: letters, diaries, contemporary criticism and biographies.
A guide to Mozart's most famous string quartets, dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn.