Durand Quatuor à cordes n° 4

Name: Quatuor à cordes n° 4
Brand: Durand
SKU: 419011
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Essential Information About This Score
• Full conductor's score for working on the piece with an overall view, ideal for string quartet rehearsals.
• Contemporary writing by Philippe Hersant, combining harmonic richness, fine textures, and a strong sense of line.
• Intermediate level: an excellent balance between technical accessibility and musical demand (timing, listening, dynamics).
• Practical format (36 pages) to organize reading work, phrasing, and balance between the parts.

Quatuor à cordes n° 4

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Summary of This Score

This conductor's score for string quartet offers an immersion into the world of contemporary music through the writing of Philippe Hersant. Designed for an intermediate level, the score emphasizes rhythmic precision, intonation accuracy, and overall cohesion, while leaving essential room for expressiveness. The four voices engage in subtle dialogue: balances, imitation passages, texture changes, and dynamic interplay invite active listening and shared breathing.

In rehearsal, this conductor's score facilitates understanding of the work's overall architecture: identifying entrances, managing transitions, building climaxes, and highlighting the timbral colors unique to the quartet. It is a valuable resource for established quartets, chamber music classes, and teachers wishing to approach demanding contemporary repertoire without veering into extreme virtuosity. An ideal score to enrich a concert program and develop essential skills: precision, balance, articulation, and mastery of dynamics.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Composer	Philippe Hersant	Difficulty	INTERMEDIATE
Instrumentation	String Quartet	Pages	36
Genre	Contemporary Music	Year of Publication	2015
Language	French

Questions frequently asked

What skill level is required to play this string quartet?

This score is indicated for an intermediate level. It particularly requires rhythmic precision, accurate intonation, and attentive listening among the four parts.

Does Philippe Hersant's score include all four parts of the quartet?

The document is presented as a full score for string quartet, allowing simultaneous reading of all four parts and their entrances.

How many pages does String Quartet No. 4 have?

The edition contains 36 pages. The full score facilitates identifying transitions, imitations, and the overall structure of the work. It also helps to recognize the build-up of climaxes and timbral balances.

What musical style is featured in this work?

The writing belongs to contemporary music within the classical genre. Changes in texture and dynamic interplay play an important role in the ensemble's interaction.