'They are not for you but for a later age!' Ludwig van Beethoven, on the Opus 59 quartets. Tackling the Beethoven quartets is a rite of passage that has shaped

The essential read for fans of Beethoven and string quartet music.

"Edward Dusinberre, first violinist of the renowned Takács Quartet, offers a rare peek inside the workings of his ensemble, while providing an insightful histo

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The definitive book on the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven, written by the acclaimed biographer of Brahms and Ives.