[1] This work was premièred on 29 October 1837 at Leipzig with great success, and published as a full score in 1840.
44 set of 3 string quartets that Mendelssohn dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden.
[3] While Mendelssohn's first and second quartet were written under the influence of Beethoven, Op.44 exhibits a clear sprouting of the composer's originality in style.
[1] Like all of Mendelssohn's string quartets, this work has four movements: A typical performance just under 30 minutes.
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