Description
This distinguished volume features the later string quartets of Beethoven, presented in accurate and high-quality transcriptions. It includes Op. 74 in E-flat major; Op. 95 in F minor; Op. 127 in E-flat major, noted for its "overflowing vitality and brilliance of technique"; Op. 130 in B-flat major, characterized by "a flood of fresh melodies and large-scale designs, along with technical effects previously unseen in music"; Op. 131 in C-sharp minor, widely acknowledged as "the musically finest of them all"; Op. 132 in A minor, where "the Adagio is particularly regarded as one of the pinnacles of achievement in quartet composition and indeed in all music"; Op. 133 in B-flat major; and Op. 135 in F major, which features "the Adagio as one of the most profound expressions of Beethoven's genius that his oeuvre can provide."
Consistent with all Dover piano scores, the music is printed in a size conducive to easy reading at the keyboard, featuring large noteheads and ample margins for annotations and notes. The scores are produced on opaque paper with a durable, sewn binding, ensuring that the pages remain flat and intact.
These quartets are among the most analyzed, recorded, and performed works in Western music, making them excellent choices for four-hand players. They are sure to captivate both intermediate piano students and experienced musicians alike.
