Henle Verlag Mozart W.a. - String Quartets Vol.4
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Urtext Edition : a musical text established according to the latest findings in Mozart philology, with particular attention to interpretative details (including the placement of dynamics).
- A Volume Dedicated to the Last Quartets : it brings together the "Hoffmeister" Quartet K. 499 and the three "Prussian" Quartets K. 575, K. 589, and K. 590.
- Thorough Editorial Work : the edition is produced under the direction of Wolf-Dieter Seiffert, addressing the limitations frequently encountered in earlier publications.
- High-Level Artistic Advice : collaboration with the Armida Quartet provides the perspective of performing musicians, useful for a smooth and musically coherent reading.
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Summary of This Score
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartets, Volume IV is part of an ambitious Urtext publication by Henle aiming to make available, in score and separate parts, all 26 of Mozart's string quartets. This volume highlights the four final milestones in his quartet catalogue: the so-called "Hoffmeister" Quartet K. 499, followed by the three "Prussian" Quartets K. 575, K. 589, and K. 590.
The content is particularly valuable for ensembles seeking a reliable and clear working basis: the edition relies on the most recent research and offers a carefully established musical text, especially on points often problematic in other publications, such as the consistency and exact placement of dynamic markings. The goal is to provide a chamber music score that is both rigorous and immediately usable in rehearsal, from first sight-reading to concert performance.
The "Prussian" Quartets hold a special place in this volume: their writing, rich in dialogue and lyrical lines, may have been influenced by the excellent cello playing of King Frederick William II of Prussia. Cellists will find numerous cantilenas highlighted by a balanced ensemble texture, ideal for working on phrase breathing, voice equality, and articulation precision.
Whether you are preparing a Mozart program, seeking a reference Urtext edition, or wishing to deepen your understanding of the Classical style in string quartet, this Volume IV is a solid choice: it combines editorial rigor, readability, and musical relevance on major works (K. 499, K. 575, K. 589, K. 590) from the string quartet repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Instrumentation | String Quartet |
| Artist | Armida Quartet | Genre | Classical Score (Chamber Music) |
| Edition | Henle (Urtext) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Which Mozart quartets are included in Henle Volume IV?
The collection contains four quartets: the "Hoffmeister" K. 499 and the three "Prussian" quartets K. 575, K. 589, and K. 590.
Is this Mozart edition an Urtext?
The Henle edition is an Urtext edition, based on the latest research. The musical text pays particular attention to the consistency and placement of dynamic markings. This editorial basis facilitates rehearsal work on the four works of the volume.
For which ensemble is this score intended?
The indicated instrumentation is a string quartet, consisting of two violins, viola, and cello.
Do Mozart's Prussian quartets highlight the cello?
The three "Prussian" quartets K. 575, K. 589, and K. 590 feature many cello cantilenas. Their writing corresponds to the cello playing level of King Frederick William II of Prussia.
Is the Henle volume Mozart String Quartets Vol.4 suitable for concert preparation?
The presentation in score and individual parts is designed for chamber music rehearsal. The references K. 499, K. 575, K. 589, and K. 590 allow preparation of a program focused on Mozart's late quartets.
