Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)
Nationality:
Russian
Born: November 12, 1833, St. Petersburg Died: February 27, 1887, St. Petersburg (age 53)
Piano Trio in D major
(for violin, cello and piano)
| 7:03 | I. | Allegro con brio | |
| 7:48 | II. | Romance. Andante | |
| 7:24 | III. | Intermezzo. Tempo di Minuetto |
Duration: 20 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1860-1861 (age 26-28)
2 recordings,
6 videos
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7:46
Romantic Trio
I.
Allegro con brio
7:50
Romantic Trio
II.
Romance. Andante
6:52
Romantic Trio
III.
Intermezzo. Tempo di Minuetto
6:20
Moscow Trio
I.
Allegro con brio
7:46
Moscow Trio
II.
Romance. Andante
7:56
Moscow Trio
III.
Intermezzo. Tempo di Minuetto
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glossary
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- brio [I], con brio, brioso—vigor, vigorously, with fire
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- con [I,S]—with
- di [I], d'—of, in the manner of
- intermezzo, intermedio [S], intermède [F], interlude, Entr'acte—music that is "inserted" (or "interpolated) between two musical entities of greater importance (e.g. movements, acts, verses, etc.). Often suggests music of a lighter character, entertaining contrast or even improvisation.
- minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
- piano trio, Klaviertrio [G], Trio avec piano [F]—an ensemble comprising violin, cello and piano.Second only to the string quartet as an essential genre, form and ensemble of chamber music
- romanza, romanze, romance—a title for a work or movement implying a rather personal, tender, sentimental or amorous tone. Typically, lyrical.
- tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players