Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: September 13, 1874, Vienna Died: July 13, 1951, Los Angeles (age 76)
Wind Quintet, Op. 26
(for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon)
| 12:06 | I. | Schwungvoll | |
| 9:20 | II. | Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando | |
| 9:22 | III. | Etwas langsam (Poco adagio) | |
| 9:07 | IV. | Rondo |
Duration: 40 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1923-1924 (age 48-50)
Premiere:
September 13, 1924. Schoenberg's 50th Birthday
Published:
1925 (age 50-51)
Dedication: Dem Bubi Arnold [To little Arnold] (his grandson)
7 recordings,
23 videos
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10:38
Phoenix Ensemble
I.
Schwungvoll
7:56
Phoenix Ensemble
II.
Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando
9:33
Phoenix Ensemble
III.
Etwas langsam (Poco adagio)
7:40
Phoenix Ensemble
IV.
Rondo
12:48
London Sinfonietta
I.
Schwungvoll
9:36
London Sinfonietta
II.
Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando
9:05
London Sinfonietta
III.
Etwas langsam (Poco adagio)
9:26
London Sinfonietta
IV.
Rondo
40:18
Vienna Quintet (with annotated score)
11:30
Berlin Wind Quintet
I.
Schwungvoll
9:13
Berlin Wind Quintet
II.
Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando
9:24
Berlin Wind Quintet
III.
Etwas langsam (Poco adagio)
9:15
Berlin Wind Quintet
IV.
Rondo
12:01
Vienna Wind Soloists
I.
Schwungvoll
10:01
Vienna Wind Soloists
II.
Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando
10:01
Vienna Wind Soloists
III.
Etwas langsam (Poco adagio)
9:01
Vienna Wind Soloists
IV.
Rondo
38:16
Kavcic, et. al.
6:18
Basel Ensemble
I.
Schwungvoll
(part 1 of 2)
6:43
Basel Ensemble
I.
Schwungvoll
(part 2 of 2)
9:01
Basel Ensemble
II.
Anmutig und heiter: Scherzando
9:36
Basel Ensemble
III.
Etwas langsam (Poco adagio)
9:12
Basel Ensemble
IV.
Rondo
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- anmut [G], anmutig, anmuth, anmuthig—grace, charm, elegance, sweetness, daintiness; graceful, charming, dainty, sweet, elegant
- 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
- etwas [G]—somewhat
- heiter [G]—calm, serene, cheerful, clear, bright
- langsam [G]—slow
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- scherzando [I], scherzoso, scherzante—playfully, lively, jestingly
- schwung [G], schwungvoll [G]—swing, energy; energetic, swinggingly, full of vigor, vigorous
- und [G]—and
- wind quintet, woodwind quintet, Quintetto per fiati [I], Quintette à vent [F], Bläserquintett [G], Quinteto de alientos [S]—ensemble or work for ensemble of five wind instruments, typically flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. A standard chamber ensemble with variety of timbre as well as a homogeneous blend. wiki