Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: October 14, 1871, Vienna Died: March 15, 1942, Larchmont, New York (age 70)
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 25, Suite
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 4:15 | I. | Präludium. Poco adagio | |
| 5:00 | II. | Burleske. Vivace | |
| 3:13 | III. | Adagietto | |
| 4:23 | IV. | Intermezzo. Allegretto | |
| 5:06 | V. | Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole | |
| 3:17 | VI. | Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico |
5 recordings,
30 videos
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5:15
Brodsky Quartet
I.
Präludium. Poco adagio
4:54
Brodsky Quartet
II.
Burleske. Vivace
3:58
Brodsky Quartet
III.
Adagietto
4:22
Brodsky Quartet
IV.
Intermezzo. Allegretto
5:18
Brodsky Quartet
V.
Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole
3:22
Brodsky Quartet
VI.
Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico
3:50
Corda Quartet
I.
Präludium. Poco adagio
5:00
Corda Quartet
II.
Burleske. Vivace
2:23
Corda Quartet
III.
Adagietto
4:51
Corda Quartet
IV.
Intermezzo. Allegretto
4:37
Corda Quartet
V.
Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole
3:28
Corda Quartet
VI.
Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico
4:27
Lark Quartet
I.
Präludium. Poco adagio
4:45
Lark Quartet
II.
Burleske. Vivace
3:22
Lark Quartet
III.
Adagietto
4:21
Lark Quartet
IV.
Intermezzo. Allegretto
5:26
Lark Quartet
V.
Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole
3:13
Lark Quartet
VI.
Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico
3:30
Escher String Quartet
I.
Präludium. Poco adagio
5:09
Escher String Quartet
II.
Burleske. Vivace
3:11
Escher String Quartet
III.
Adagietto
4:23
Escher String Quartet
IV.
Intermezzo. Allegretto
5:40
Escher String Quartet
V.
Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole
3:15
Escher String Quartet
VI.
Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico
3:46
Artis Quartet
I.
Präludium. Poco adagio
4:55
Artis Quartet
II.
Burleske. Vivace
2:52
Artis Quartet
III.
Adagietto
4:09
Artis Quartet
IV.
Intermezzo. Allegretto
4:50
Artis Quartet
V.
Thema mit Variationen. Barcarole
3:13
Artis Quartet
VI.
Finale-Doppelfuge. Allegro molto, energico
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glossary
- adagietto—a little faster than adagio
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- barcarole, barcarrole, barcarola, barcarolla—a song associated with boats and boating especially the Italian gondolieri typically in a "rolling" 6/8 time. wiki
- burlesque, burlesk, burleska, burletta, burla (alla), burlesca, burlando—a number of closely related words suggesting light play, comedy, jesting, mocking, satire and farce
- 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
- double fugue, Doppelfuge [G]—a fugue with two subjects (generally exposed separately but ultimately played together)
- energico, con energia, énergique [F], avec énergie [F], energisch [G]—with energy, force, vigor and power
- fugue, fuga, fuge [G], fuguette, fugen [G,pl]—a contrapuntal procedure (form) involving a musical subject (theme) that is successively imitated by multiple overlapping voices. There is a vast canon of rules (concepts) for creating elaborate and diverse fugues with an infinite variety of character based on fairly specific parameters. Fugues (or partial fugato) are found throughout classical music from the late Renaissance to the present.
- 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.
- molto [It]—very much
- opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
- poco, un poco, poco a poco—a little bit, e.g. "andante un poco moto" is andante with a little more motion than typical. "poco a poco" means a little bit at a time, gradually.
- prelude, prélude, präludium [G], präludien [G, pl], praeludium, preludio—a movement preceding another almost by way of introduction: to let listeners and players acclimate, often to prepare for greater demands ahead
- quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
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string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S], vonósnégyes [H]—an ensemble as well as music written for that ensemble comprising 2 violins, viola and cello. This is one of the essential genres / forms / ensembles of chamber music and arguably a critical "core" of "classical" music.
Explore the string quartet. - suite—a set of instrumental pieces (movements) played together to create a larger whole. Suites tend towards collections of dances, frequently in the same key, preceded by a prelude, introduction or overture.
- tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro