Ernst Toch

Ernst Toch (1887-1964)

Nationality: Austrian
Born: December 7, 1887, Vienna Died: October 1, 1964, Santa Monica, CA (age 76)
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Tanz-Suite, Op. 30

(for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, bass and percussion)
5:10 I. Anstürmend, ziemlich rasch (Roter Wirbeltanz)
5:21 II. Schwer, lastend (Tanz des Grauens)
2:34 III. Intermezzo. Fließende Achtel
4:34 IV. Gemessen (Tanz des Schweigens)
2:57 V. Intermezzo. Lebhaft
8:25 VI. Mässige Viertel (Tanz des Erwachens)
Duration: 28 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1924 (age 36-37)
1 recording, 6 videos
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5:10
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
I. Anstürmend, ziemlich rasch (Roter Wirbeltanz)
5:21
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
II. Schwer, lastend (Tanz des Grauens)
2:34
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
III. Intermezzo. Fließende Achtel
4:34
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
IV. Gemessen (Tanz des Schweigens)
2:57
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
V. Intermezzo. Lebhaft
8:25
Ensemble Voix Étouffées
VI. Mässige Viertel (Tanz des Erwachens)

glossary

  • Achtel [G]—octave; eighth
  • 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
  • intermezzo, intermedio [S], intermède [F], interlude, Entr'acte—music that is "inserted" (or "interpolated) between two musical entities of greater importance (e.g. movements, acts, verses, etc.). Often suggests music of a lighter character, entertaining contrast or even improvisation.
  • lebhaft [G]—lively, animated
  • 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
  • rasch—quick
  • schwer [G]—heavy, ponderous, serious, difficult
  • sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
  • 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.
  • Tanz [G], Tänze [pl]—dance; dances
  • Viertel [G]—fourth; quarter; quarter note (crochet)
  • ziemlich—rather, quite