Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Nationality: English

Born: November 22, 1913, Lowestoft Died: December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh (age 63)

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Phantasy for String Quintet in f minor

(for 2 violins, 2 violas and cello)

Duration: 11 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1932 (age 18-19)

Published: 1983

1 recording, 1 videos

11:00

Endellion String Quartet, Logie

Teacher

Nationality: Australian

Born: September 18, 1893, Sydney Died: April 10, 1960, London (age 66)

Teacher

Nationality: English

Born: February 26, 1879, Brighton Died: January 10, 1941, Eastbourne (age 61)

Teacher

Nationality: English

Born: August 13, 1879, Bowdon, Cheshire Died: June 12, 1962, Rock Mill, Washington, Sussex (age 82)

Friend/Colleague

Nationality: English

Born: January 2, 1905, London Died: January 8, 1998, London (age 93)

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
fantasia, fantasy, fantazy, fantazia, phantasy, phantasie, fancy, fantasie [G], fantaisie [F] —generally, a piece of music favoring a free flight of expression over strict adherence to formal rules; suggesting an improvisational character. However, there are at least two more specific historical meanings: 1) the fantasia/fantasie/fancy of English Renaissance viol consort music and 2) Cobbett's Phantasie, an early 20th century form of single-movement chamber music inspired by the Renaissance fancy with the goal of stimulating new English chamber or "consort" music.
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.