Bernhard Sekles (1872-1934)

Nationality: German

Born: March 20, 1872, Frankfurt Died: December 8, 1934, Frankfurt (age 62)

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Capriccio for Piano Trio

(for violin, cello and piano)

2:07	I.	Praeludio. Moderato ma energico
2:18	II.	Scherzino. Vivace
4:27	III.	Intermezzo. Larghetto
4:18	IV.	Finale. Yankee-Doodle con variazioni. Allegretto comodo

Duration: 13 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1932 (age 59-60)

1 recording, 4 videos

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2:07

Soroka, Silver, Silver

I. Praeludio. Moderato ma energico

2:18

Soroka, Silver, Silver

II. Scherzino. Vivace

4:27

Soroka, Silver, Silver

III. Intermezzo. Larghetto

4:18

Soroka, Silver, Silver

IV. Finale. Yankee-Doodle con variazioni. Allegretto comodo

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Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Student

Nationality: German

Born: November 16, 1895, Hanau Died: December 28, 1963, Frankfurt (age 68)

glossary

allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
capriccio, caprice, capriccioso, capricieux, capricieuse—a short character piece, typically in a humorous, fanciful, or playful manner. The concept juxtaposes the improvisatory free-form fantasy against the more formal, "serious" and logically "worked-out" sonata forms.Within a caprice, the range of expression may well include the serious and dark as well as demanding extraordinary technical skills such as a prelude or etude.
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
comodo [I], commodo—comfortable, unhurried, easy
con [I,S]—with
energico, con energia, énergique [F], avec énergie [F], energisch [G]—with energy, force, vigor and power
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.
larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
ma—but, however
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
piano trio, Klaviertrio [G], Trio avec piano [F]—an ensemble comprising violin, cello and piano.Second only to the string quartet as an essential genre, form and ensemble of chamber music
prelude, prélude, präludium [G], präludien [G, pl], praeludium, preludio—a movement preceding another almost by way of introduction: to let listeners and players acclimate, often to prepare for greater demands ahead
scherzino [I], scherzetto—short scherzo
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
trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players
vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro