Arnold Bax (1883-1953)

Nationality: English

Born: November 8, 1883, Streatham Died: October 3, 1953, Cork (age 69)

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Lyrical Interlude for String Quintet

(for 2 violins, 2 violas and cello)

Duration: 9 minutes (approximately)

Published: 1923 (age 39-40)

Note: Re-scored second, slow movement from the quintet in G of 1908

1 recording, 1 videos

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Maggini Quartet, Garfield Jackson

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
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.
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.