Bernard Stevens (1916-1983)
Nationality:
English
Born: March 2, 1916, London Died: January 6, 1983, Colchester (age 66)
Lyric Suite for String Trio, Op. 30
(for violin, viola and cello)
| 6:25 | I. | Introduzione and Scherzo | |
| 5:45 | II. | Intermezzo | |
| 2:44 | III. | Passacaglietta | |
| 3:37 | IV. | Finale |
Duration: 19 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1958 (age 41-42)
1 recording,
4 videos
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6:25
Delmé String Quartet
I.
Introduzione and Scherzo
5:45
Delmé String Quartet
II.
Intermezzo
2:44
Delmé String Quartet
III.
Passacaglietta
3:37
Delmé String Quartet
IV.
Finale
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glossary
- 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
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- 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.
- introduzione—introduction
- 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
- passacaglia, passacaille [F], pasacalle [S]—A variation form based on a recurring bass line or chord progression closely related to the chaconne. Of Spanish origin first appearing in the early 17th century. Some generalizations suggest a grave character, a minor key and a triple meter. wiki
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- string trio, Streichtrio [G], Trio d'archi [I], Trio de cordes [F], Trío de cuerdas [S] —a work for three stringed instruments, most commonly violin, viola and cello. A more rarefied form than the string quartet perhaps because the texture is sparse (each instrument highly exposed) and the means more difficult for natural harmonic richness. But these become challenges and assets in the great trios. Trios almost always emphasize countrapuntal writing with each of the three players in strong relief.
- suite—a set of instrumental pieces (movements) played together to create a larger whole. Suites tend towards collections of dances, frequently in the same key, preceded by a prelude, introduction or overture.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players