The History of the String Quartet Part II

Course

Start	Wednesday 14th January 2026
Time	09:30 - 11:30
Tutor	Dr Peter Copley
Cost	£110.00
Room	GB Room
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
Availability	7/12 Places

Course Description
Composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven initially developed the string quartet to become the vehicle for some of their profoundest creations as well as an occasional medium for musical wit and sophisticated entertainment. We will study the history of the string quartet from Schubert to the present day. No specialist musical knowledge is required – just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about it.
Your Tutor
Peter Copley D.Phil, MA, B.mus is a composer, cellist and pianist. He is a visiting lecturer at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, the University of Sussex and is an Associate Lecturer for the Open University, where he has also been a Research Associate for the music faculty.

Course Description

Composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven initially developed the string quartet to become the vehicle for some of their profoundest creations as well as an occasional medium for musical wit and sophisticated entertainment.

We will study the history of the string quartet from Schubert to the present day. No specialist musical knowledge is required – just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about it.

Your Tutor

Peter Copley D.Phil, MA, B.mus is a composer, cellist and pianist. He is a visiting lecturer at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, the University of Sussex and is an Associate Lecturer for the Open University, where he has also been a Research Associate for the music faculty.