James Christensen

With this revised and enlarged edition of The String Player’s Guide to Chamber Music, music lovers learn to play well-known works by Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The book evaluates each piece, identifying problems performers may face and letting them know the amount of work involved in learning it. Meant chiefly for string quartets, piano trios, and similar ensembles, the assortment also includes a few pieces for more unusual combinations.