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Of the Opus 18 quartets, this one is the most grounded in 18th century musical tradition + Martin, p. 155 . According to Steinberg,

: In German-speaking countries, the graceful curve of the first violin's opening phrase has earned the work the nickname of Komplimentier-Quartett, which might be translated as "quartet of bows and curtseys". + Martin, p. 156


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  • 1; especially the essay by Michael Steinberg (pp. 155-159)