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Elliott Carter (1908-2012)
Nationality:
American
Born: December 11, 1908, New York Died: November 5, 2012, New York (age 103)
Eight Etudes and a Fantasy
(for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon)
| I. | Maestoso | ||
| II. | Quietly | ||
| III. | Adagio possible | ||
| IV. | Vivace | ||
| V. | Andante | ||
| VI. | Allegretto leggero | ||
| VII. | Intensely | ||
| VIII. | Presto | ||
| IX. | Fantasy. Tempo giusto |
Duration: 23 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1949-1950 (age 40-42)
1 recording,
3 videos
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8:22
Komatsu, et. al.
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4:19
Komatsu, et. al.
(part 2)
7:36
Komatsu, et. al.
(part 3)
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- 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
- 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
- fantasia, fantasy, fantazy, fantazia, phantasy, phantasie, fancy, fantasie [G], fantaisie [F] —generally, a piece of music favoring a free flight of expression over strict adherence to formal rules; suggesting an improvisational character. However, there are at least two more specific historical meanings: 1) the fantasia/fantasie/fancy of English Renaissance viol consort music and 2) Cobbett's Phantasie, an early 20th century form of single-movement chamber music inspired by the Renaissance fancy with the goal of stimulating new English chamber or "consort" music.
- giusto—just, right, strict, exact, true
- leggiero, leggero, con leggerezza, léger [F], légèrement, avec légèreté—lightly, nimbly, quick, graceful
- maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
- possible—capable; often used to modify a direction, e.g. "allegro possible", as "allegro" as possible
- presto—very fast, more so than allegro.
- 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