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String Quartet No. 2
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 4:59 | I. | Presto | |
| 1:24 | II. | Intermezzo 1. Prestissimo | |
| 2:20 | III. | Scherzo and Trio. Vigoroso - Brutale | |
| 0:46 | IV. | Interlude. Largo | |
| 3:18 | V. | Intermezzo 2. Chorale. L'istesso tempo | |
| 1:46 | VI. | Tempo giusto (Presto) |
Duration: 15 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1984-1985 (age 37-39)
Revised:
1987 (age 40-41)
1 recording,
6 videos
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4:59
Brindisi Quartet
I.
Presto
1:24
Brindisi Quartet
II.
Intermezzo 1. Prestissimo
2:20
Brindisi Quartet
III.
Scherzo and Trio. Vigoroso - Brutale
0:46
Brindisi Quartet
IV.
Interlude. Largo
3:18
Brindisi Quartet
V.
Intermezzo 2. Chorale. L'istesso tempo
1:46
Brindisi Quartet
VI.
Tempo giusto (Presto)
glossary
- brutale [I]—brutal, harsh
- 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
- chorale, choral—hymn; sacred tune; commonly, a hymn from the Protestant church
- giusto—just, right, strict, exact, true
- 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.
- l'istesso [I], l'istesso tempo—the same; (in) the same time
- largo—slow, solemn, sustained.slower than lento. faster than grave
- prestissimo—as fast as possible
- presto—very fast, more so than allegro.
- 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
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S], vonósnégyes [H]—ensemble or a work 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 | wiki
- tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
- vigoroso [I], vigorosamente—vigorous, energetic, strong