Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
Nationality:
Czech
|
Bohemian
Born: September 8, 1841, Nelahozeves, Bohema Died: May 1, 1904, Prague (age 62)
4 Miniatures [Drobnosti], Op. 75a, B. 149
(for 2 violins and viola)
| 3:02 | I. | Cavatina. Moderato | |
| 2:34 | II. | Cappricio. Poco allegro | |
| 2:52 | III. | Romance. Allegro | |
| 6:08 | IV. | Elegie. Larghetto |
Duration: 14 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1887 (age 45-46)
2 recordings,
8 videos
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3:08
Suk, Ambroš,Untermüller
I.
Cavatina. Moderato
2:39
Suk, Ambroš,Untermüller
II.
Cappricio. Poco allegro
2:45
Suk, Ambroš,Untermüller
III.
Romance. Allegro
5:58
Suk, Ambroš,Untermüller
IV.
Elegie. Larghetto
2:56
Panocha Quartet
I.
Cavatina. Moderato
2:29
Panocha Quartet
II.
Cappricio. Poco allegro
2:58
Panocha Quartet
III.
Romance. Allegro
6:18
Panocha Quartet
IV.
Elegie. Larghetto
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glossary
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- cavatina [I], cavatine [F]—a simple, lyrical song, usually without repetitions or elaborations.
- 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
- elegy, elégie [F], elegie [G], elegisch, elegiaco, elegaico [I], élégiaque [F], elegia—a plaintive, mournful poem, more specifically a lament for the dead. Usually implies a slow tempo, a minor key and a dark poignancy with potential spikes of tragic agony or, just as well, a gentle, bright flowering into nostalgic love of great tenderness. A musical narrative combining all of these moods is a hauntingly faithful representation of grief
- larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
- moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
- 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
- romanza, romanze, romance—a title for a work or movement implying a rather personal, tender, sentimental or amorous tone. Typically, lyrical.
- string trio, Streichtrio [G], Trio d'archi [I], Trio à cordes [F], Trío de cuerdas [S] —a work for three stringed instruments, most commonly violin, viola and cello. A more rarefied form than the string quartet perhaps because the texture is sparse (each instrument highly exposed) and the means more difficult for natural harmonic richness. But these become challenges and assets in the great trios. Trios almost always emphasize countrapuntal writing with each of the three players in strong relief.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players