Pierre Rode: Selected String Quartets.

The document "Pierre Rode: Selected String Quartets" by Sam Girling explores the less-explored realm of string quartet repertoire, shedding light on compositions overshadowed by the canon. Girling's selection of four string quartets by Pierre Rode offers a chronological journey through Rode's creati...

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Publicado en:Nineteenth Century Music Review Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 604 - 608
Autor principal: Laghi, Simone
Formato: Product Review
Publicado: Cambridge University Press Dec2024
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Sumario:The document "Pierre Rode: Selected String Quartets" by Sam Girling explores the less-explored realm of string quartet repertoire, shedding light on compositions overshadowed by the canon. Girling's selection of four string quartets by Pierre Rode offers a chronological journey through Rode's creative output, showcasing the evolution of the genre during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The editor's insightful commentary on performance practice and expressive fingering indications enriches the understanding of Rode's quartets, providing a fresh perspective on the genre's development.