Conradin Kreutzer (1780-1849)

Nationality: German

Born: November 22, 1780, Messkirch, Baden Died: December 14, 1849, Riga (age 69)

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Quintet in A major, KWV 5113

(for flute, clarinet, viola, cello and piano)

		I.	Allegro maestoso
		II.	Adagio
		III.	Scherzo, molto vivace
		IV.	Finale. Tempo di Polonaise

Composed: c. 1810-1820 (age 29-40)

glossary

adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
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
maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
molto [It]—very much
Polonaise [F], Polonese [I], Polacca [I], Polaca, alla polacca, Polones—a dance of Polish origin in a moderate triple meter (3/4) typically with a characteristic rhythm (subdivisions of the beat with a flourish in the 2nd half of the 1st beat) and an energetic momentum.
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
scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
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.
vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro