Oxford's highly successful listener's guides&mdash,The Symphony, The Concerto, and&nbsp,Choral Masterworks&mdash,have been widely praised for their blend of captivating biography, crystal clear musicalanalysis, and delightful humor.

Now James Keller follows these greatly admired volumes with&nbsp,Chamber Music. Approaching the tradition of chamber music with knowledge and passion, Kellerhere serves as the often-opinionated but always