Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)
Nationality:
English
Born: April 23, 1858, London Died: May 8, 1944, Woking (age 86)
String Quintet in E major, Op. 1
(for 2 violins, viola and 2 cellos)
| 7:37 | I. | Allegro con brio | |
| 2:01 | II. | Intermezzo. Andantino poco allegretto | |
| 5:45 | III. | Scherzo | |
| 3:43 | IV. | Adagio con moto | |
| 7:50 | V. | Allegro molto |
Duration: 28 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1883 (age 24-25)
1 recording,
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7:37
Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet, Varner
I.
Allegro con brio
2:01
Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet, Varner
II.
Intermezzo. Andantino poco allegretto
5:45
Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet, Varner
III.
Scherzo
3:43
Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet, Varner
IV.
Adagio con moto
7:50
Fanny Mendelssohn Quartet, Varner
V.
Allegro molto
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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
- 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
- brio [I], con brio, brioso—vigor, vigorously, with fire
- 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.
- molto [It]—very much
- moto, con moto, di moto—motion, with motion. Somewhat more lively than its context would suggest, e.g. "andante con moto", a little more lively than andante
- 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
- 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.
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- string quintet, quintette à cordes [F], quintetto d'archi [I], Streichquintett [G], quinteto de cuerdas [S]—ensemble (work) for 5 string players, the string quartet plus guest. The additional instrument might be a viola, cello or bass. The most common choices are named: Viola Quintet, Cello Quintet.