David Diamond (1915-2005)
Nationality:
American
Born: July 9, 1915, Rochester, NY Died: June 13, 2005, Rochester, NY (age 89)
Partita
(for oboe, bassoon and piano)
| 2:52 | I. | Allegro vivo | |
| 3:50 | II. | Adagio espressivo | |
| 2:38 | III. | Allegro molto |
Duration: 10 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1935 (age 19-20)
2 recordings,
6 videos
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3:07
Sierra Wind Quintet
I.
Allegro vivo
4:15
Sierra Wind Quintet
II.
Adagio espressivo
2:40
Sierra Wind Quintet
III.
Allegro molto
2:36
Chicago Chamber Musicians
I.
Allegro vivo
3:24
Chicago Chamber Musicians
II.
Adagio espressivo
2:35
Chicago Chamber Musicians
III.
Allegro molto
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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
- espressivo [It], con espressione, expressif [Fr]—expressive, with expression.with feeling
- molto [It]—very much
- partita [I], parthia, partie—originally, an instrumental piece as well as, more specifically, a variation. Eventually, a synonym for suite.
- 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
- vivo—lively, intense