Ernest Austin (1874-1947)

Nationality: English

Born: December 31, 1874, Poplar, Middlesex Died: July 24, 1947 (age 72)

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Piano Trio No. 4 in D major, Op. 26

(for violin, cello and piano)

Poco lento, con espressione - Allegro moderato, con vigore

Duration: 12 minutes (approximately)

Composed: (?) 1909 (age 34-35)

Premiere: November 13, 1909

Published: 1911, London: Stainer & Bell (age 36-37)

Dedication: John Davison

1 recording, 1 videos

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Summerhayes Piano Trio

From Edition Silvertrust

Ernest Austin (1874-1947) was born in London. He was largely self taught and initially made a career in business. He did not decide to work full time as a composer until he was 33. Most of his works are for piano, although he did write several piano trios. No. 4, which dates from 1909, seems to be the only one which gained any traction. Although it is in one long movement, in reality, there are four sub-sections or movements—Allegro moderato con vigore, Allegro con animato, Allegro con vigore and Molto allegro confuoco

Though not a titanic or epic work, this trio has considerable charm and appeal and can be recommended to both professionals and amateurs alike. In the concert hall, it will leave a pleasing impression.

glossary

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
con [I,S]—with
lento, lent [F], lentement [F], avec lenteur [F]—slow (tempo)
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
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
piano trio, Klaviertrio [G], Trio avec piano [F]—an ensemble comprising violin, cello and piano.Second only to the string quartet as an essential genre, form and ensemble of chamber music
poco, un poco, poco a poco—a little bit, e.g. "andante un poco moto" is andante with a little more motion than typical. "poco a poco" means a little bit at a time, gradually.
trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players