Charles Wakefield Cadman (1881-1946)

Nationality: American

Born: December 24, 1881, Johnstown, PA Died: December 30, 1946, Los Angeles, CA (age 65)

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Piano Quintet in g minor

(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)

Duration: 20 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1937 (age 55-56)

allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
brillante [I], brillant [F]—brilliant, showy, spirited, sparkling
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
con [I,S]—with
piano quintet—ensemble (work) for string quartet plus piano. One of the most grand chamber music forms. For an extra rich sound, some piano quintets omit the 2nd violin and add a bass comprising the complete four-part string section of the orchestra.
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
sensibilita [I]—sensitive, feeling, expression, sensitiveness
spirito, con spirito, spiritoso, spirituoso—Spirited, lively