For two centuries the string quartet has been a favourite form of making music. David Munrow traces its early history from the time when the demure viol was overtaken by the ' vulgar ' violin.
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For two centuries the string quartet has been a favourite form of making music. David Munrow traces its early history from the time when the demure viol was overtaken by the ' vulgar ' violin.
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