Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
Nationality:
Czech
|
Bohemian
Born: September 8, 1841, Nelahozeves, Bohema Died: May 1, 1904, Prague (age 62)
String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, B. 180, "American"
(for 2 violins, 2 violas and cello)
| 8:47 | I. | Allegro non tanto | |
| 5:53 | II. | Allegro vivo | |
| 9:16 | III. | Larghetto | |
| 7:43 | IV. | Allegro giusto |
Duration: 32 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1893 (age 51-52)
Premiere:
January 12, 1894. New York
Published:
1894, Berlin: N. Simrock (age 52-53)
9 recordings,
36 videos
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9:14
Mozarteum String Quintet
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:32
Mozarteum String Quintet
II.
Allegro vivo
9:38
Mozarteum String Quintet
III.
Larghetto
8:26
Mozarteum String Quintet
IV.
Allegro giusto
9:32
Vlach Quartet Prague, Ladislav Kyselak
I.
Allegro non tanto
6:10
Vlach Quartet Prague, Ladislav Kyselak
II.
Allegro vivo
10:54
Vlach Quartet Prague, Ladislav Kyselak
III.
Larghetto
8:25
Vlach Quartet Prague, Ladislav Kyselak
IV.
Allegro giusto
9:40
Roberto Diaz, Dover Quartet
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:46
Roberto Diaz, Dover Quartet
II.
Allegro vivo
11:17
Roberto Diaz, Dover Quartet
III.
Larghetto
8:21
Roberto Diaz, Dover Quartet
IV.
Allegro giusto
9:17
Musicians from Marlboro
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:56
Musicians from Marlboro
II.
Allegro vivo
10:37
Musicians from Marlboro
III.
Larghetto
8:29
Musicians from Marlboro
IV.
Allegro giusto
9:12
Pavel Haas Quartet, Pavel Nikl
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:49
Pavel Haas Quartet, Pavel Nikl
II.
Allegro vivo
9:51
Pavel Haas Quartet, Pavel Nikl
III.
Larghetto
7:49
Pavel Haas Quartet, Pavel Nikl
IV.
Allegro giusto
8:26
Boris Garlitsky, et. al.
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:19
Boris Garlitsky, et. al.
II.
Allegro vivo
9:19
Boris Garlitsky, et. al.
III.
Larghetto
7:55
Boris Garlitsky, et. al.
IV.
Allegro giusto
8:39
Vienna Philharmonia Quintet
I.
Allegro non tanto
6:12
Vienna Philharmonia Quintet
II.
Allegro vivo
9:29
Vienna Philharmonia Quintet
III.
Larghetto
7:52
Vienna Philharmonia Quintet
IV.
Allegro giusto
9:11
Smetana Quartet, Josef Suk
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:54
Smetana Quartet, Josef Suk
II.
Allegro vivo
9:40
Smetana Quartet, Josef Suk
III.
Larghetto
7:39
Smetana Quartet, Josef Suk
IV.
Allegro giusto
8:43
Panocha Quartet, Klusoň
I.
Allegro non tanto
5:47
Panocha Quartet, Klusoň
II.
Allegro vivo
10:02
Panocha Quartet, Klusoň
III.
Larghetto
7:32
Panocha Quartet, Klusoň
IV.
Allegro giusto
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glossary
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- 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
- giusto—just, right, strict, exact, true
- larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
- 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
- quintet, quintette [F], quintett [G], quintetto [I]—an ensemble / work for 5 players, the typical examples being string quintet (with second viola or cello), piano quintet or woodwind quintet
- string quintet, quintette à cordes [F], quintetto d'archi [I], Streichquintett [G], quinteto de cuerdas [S]—ensemble (work) for 5 string players, the string quartet plus guest. The additional instrument might be a viola, cello or bass. The most common choices are named: Viola Quintet, Cello Quintet.
- tanto [I], non tanto—much, as much, so much, e.g. allegro ma non tanto: fast but not too much
- 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
- vivo—lively, intense