- ISBN: 9781448615094 | 1448615097
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 6/27/2009
Beethoven's Opus 59, Number 2 is the first of three quartets written for a commission by Prince Andreas Razumovsky, who was Russian Ambassador to Vienna at the time. The work comes just six years after the last of Beethoven's early quartets, yet shows a significant difference in style - and in length, with performance times of over 40 minutes common for the quartet.This edition is a Pocket Score, designed for ease of use in rehearsals or in studying the work. Its compact size allows for easy transport in your case.