Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: September 13, 1874, Vienna Died: July 13, 1951, Los Angeles (age 76)
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 8:49 | I. | Moderato | |
| 8:42 | II. | Adagio. [Theme and variations] | |
| 7:05 | III. | Intermezzo. Allegro moderato | |
| 6:20 | IV. | Rondo. Molto moderato |
Duration: 32 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1927 (age 52-53)
Premiere:
September 19, 1927. Vienna, Wien, Konzerthaus, Mozart-Saal, Wiener-Streichquartett
Published:
1927, 1927, score; 1929, parts (age 52-53)
Dedication: Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
10 recordings,
37 videos
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8:50
Schoenberg Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:41
Schoenberg Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
7:21
Schoenberg Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:32
Schoenberg Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
9:30
New Vienna Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:55
New Vienna Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
7:31
New Vienna Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:42
New Vienna Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
8:58
LaSalle Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:17
LaSalle Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
6:52
LaSalle Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:14
LaSalle Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
7:50
Juilliard String Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:29
Juilliard String Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
6:48
Juilliard String Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:03
Juilliard String Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
9:06
Gringolts Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:44
Gringolts Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
7:25
Gringolts Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
7:00
Gringolts Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
9:08
Asasello Quartett
I.
Moderato
8:00
Asasello Quartett
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
6:46
Asasello Quartett
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:20
Asasello Quartett
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
9:14
Quatuor Diotima
I.
Moderato
8:34
Quatuor Diotima
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
7:26
Quatuor Diotima
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:22
Quatuor Diotima
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
8:08
Pro Arte Quartet
I.
Moderato
8:57
Pro Arte Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
7:08
Pro Arte Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
5:50
Pro Arte Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
8:13
Kolisch Quartet
I.
Moderato
9:47
Kolisch Quartet
II.
Adagio. [Theme and variations]
6:50
Kolisch Quartet
III.
Intermezzo. Allegro moderato
6:12
Kolisch Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Molto moderato
30:12
Kohon Quartet
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- rondo—sectional movement form featuring a recurring refrain between contrasting episodes in a variety of plans, a typical one being ABACABA (A is the refrain; B and C are episodes). Often used for finales.
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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. - 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