String Quartets / String Quartet Fragments op. 41

Three Divertimenti Plus The Spring Dissonance And Prussian No.- Quartets-Divertimenti were a popular genre in the 18th century offering listeners a lighthearted 'diversion' at social functions. Mozart wrote these three pieces for string quartet in Salzburg in 1772. The three-movement Italian-style compositions require only wind parts to assume another form hence their common description as the 'Salzburg Symphonies.'This authoritative inexpensive edition of the ever-popular composer's works features three additional quartets: 'Spring ' 'Dissonance ' and 'Prussian No. 1' QuartetsDover Original.

This reprint of the celebrated Novello edition features the six 'Haydn' Quartets the 'Hoffmeister' Quartet and three 'Prussian' Quartets. Based on corrected manuscripts published by the composer's widow this famous study scoreconstitutes the first authentic edition of these works. The score is complemented by more than 60 pages of front matter by famed musicologist Alfred Einstein the music editor best known for his 1936 revision of the Köchelcatalog. All lovers of Mozart's works including intermediate-level and advanced string players will rejoice in this modestly priced edition of a historic score. Complete contents include: Quartet in G major K. 387; Quartet in Dminor K. 421;Quartet in B-flat major K. 458; Quartet in E-flat major K. 428; Quartet in A major K. 464; Quartet in C major K. 465; Quartet in D major K. 499; Quartet in D major K. 575; Quartet in B-flat major K.589; and Quartet in F major K. 590.Reprint of the Novello and Company London 1945 edition.

In his youth Mozart produced two authentic cycles of six string quartets: K.155 160 (Nos.2 7) and K.168 173 (Nos.8 13). Together with their forerunner the so-called ?Lodi? Quartet K.80 (No.1) this adds up to a total of thirteen juvenile quartets all of which may be regarded as early prototypes of their genre.- Urtext of the New Mozart Edition- Parts Books 1-4 BA4847-BA4850 & study score format 16.5 x 22.5cm TP318 available for sale

Best Loved Stringquartets. A popular genre in the 18th century, divertimenti offered listeners a lighthearted diversion at social functions. Mozart wrote these three pieces for string quartet in Salzburg in 1772. The three-movement Italian-style compositions require only wind parts to assume another form, hence their common description as the Salzburg Symphonies. Students, teachers, and professional string players will prize this authoritative collection of three divertimenti plus three additional quartets by the ever-popular composer. This convenient single-volume version is the least expensive edition available of these works, and its sturdy binding allows pages to remain open on music stands, promising years of use and enjoyment.

A diverse selection of popular songs from around the globe in intermediate-level arrangements for string quartet. Ideal for weddings garden parties assemblies open days and other public events.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of thesearrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.