Arthur Berger

Arthur Berger (1912-2003)

Nationality: American
Born: May 15, 1912, New York Died: October 7, 2003, Boston (age 91)
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String Quartet

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
I. Toccata
II. Cantabile
III. Leggiero e sotto voce
IV. Tranquillo
V. Intermezzo
VI. Coda
Composed: 1958 (age 45-46)

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Henri Lazarof
Henri Lazarof (1932-2013)
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Nationality: Bulgarian | American
Born: April 12, 1932, Sofia, Bulgaria Died: December 29, 2013, Los Angeles, CA (age 81)

glossary

  • cantabile, cantate, cantando—singing, lyrical, flowing
  • 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
  • coda—end (related to "tail"). The final passage or section of music. Conclusion. Typically refers to portion of music that is after the formal symmetrical ending of the piece, e.g. a sort of addendum.
  • e [It]—and
  • 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.
  • leggiero, leggero, con leggerezza, léger [F], légèrement, avec légèreté—lightly, nimbly, quick, graceful
  • 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
  • sotto voce [I]—softly, in lower tones, under the breath, in an undertone
  • string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S]—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.
  • toccata [I]—from toccare, to touch: traditionally a virtuosic piece for keyboard, often a prelude to something such as a fugue
  • tranquillo [It], tranquille [F], tranquillement—tranquil, peaceful, soft