Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Nationality:
Russian
|
Soviet
Born: September 25, 1906, St. Petersburg Died: August 9, 1975, Moscow (age 68)
String Quartet No. 11 in f minor, Op. 122
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 2:19 | I. | Introduction. Andantino | |
| 2:45 | II. | Scherzo. Allegretto | |
| 1:18 | III. | Recitative. Adagio | |
| 1:18 | IV. | Etude. Allegro | |
| 1:04 | V. | Humoresque. Allegro | |
| 4:20 | VI. | Elegy. Adagio | |
| 3:51 | VII. | Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato |
Duration: 17 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1966, January 30 (age 59)
Dedication: To the memory of Vasily Shirinsky [second violinist of the Beethoven quartet, who died August 16, 1965]
8 recordings,
44 videos
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2:12
Shostakovich Quartet
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:41
Shostakovich Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:28
Shostakovich Quartet
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:16
Shostakovich Quartet
IV.
Etude. Allegro
1:10
Shostakovich Quartet
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
4:32
Shostakovich Quartet
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
3:29
Shostakovich Quartet
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
2:35
Brodsky Quartet
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:46
Brodsky Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:23
Brodsky Quartet
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:20
Brodsky Quartet
IV.
Etude. Allegro
1:07
Brodsky Quartet
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
4:55
Brodsky Quartet
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
4:07
Brodsky Quartet
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
16:36
Jerusalem Quartet
1:57
Fitzwilliam Quartet
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:40
Fitzwilliam Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:19
Fitzwilliam Quartet
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:17
Fitzwilliam Quartet
IV.
Etude. Allegro
0:57
Fitzwilliam Quartet
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
4:01
Fitzwilliam Quartet
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
3:51
Fitzwilliam Quartet
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
2:35
Quatuor Danel
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:51
Quatuor Danel
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:20
Quatuor Danel
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:18
Quatuor Danel
IV.
Etude. Allegro
1:06
Quatuor Danel
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
3:50
Quatuor Danel
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
4:04
Quatuor Danel
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
2:57
Borodin Quartet
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:58
Borodin Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:23
Borodin Quartet
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:23
Borodin Quartet
IV.
Etude. Allegro
1:10
Borodin Quartet
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
4:41
Borodin Quartet
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
4:23
Borodin Quartet
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
2:20
Hagen Quartet
I.
Introduction. Andantino
2:47
Hagen Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto
1:10
Hagen Quartet
III.
Recitative. Adagio
1:18
Hagen Quartet
IV.
Etude. Allegro
1:06
Hagen Quartet
V.
Humoresque. Allegro
4:27
Hagen Quartet
VI.
Elegy. Adagio
4:08
Hagen Quartet
VII.
Finale. Moderato - Meno mosso - Moderato
15:08
Kubin Quartet
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- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andantino—faster than andante, slower than allegretto. Sometimes andantino is interpreted as the opposite: slower than andante
- 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
- elegy, elégie [F], elegie [G], elegisch, elegiaco, elegaico [I], élégiaque [F]—a plaintive, mournful poem, more specifically a lament for the dead. Usually implies a slow tempo, a minor key and a dark poignancy with potential spikes of tragic agony or, just as well, a gentle, bright flowering into nostalgic love of great tenderness. A musical narrative combining all of these moods is a hauntingly faithful representation of grief
- etude, étude [F]—instrumental music, typically for a soloist, that explores a particular technical feature as a demanding exercise ranging from pedagogical to virtuoso showcase. Many etudes are musical milestones of fine art
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- humoresca [I], humoresque [F], humoreske [G]—an instrumental piece with a humorous or fanciful character
- meno—less
- 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
- mosso—moved, with motion, stirred, agitated
- opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
- 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
- recitative [I], recitativo, récitative [F], récitatif, récit, rezitativ [G]—vocal style that imitates speech: reciting (speaking) rather than singing; a passage for solo instrument
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
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string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S]—an ensemble as well as music 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.
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