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String Sextet in D major
(for 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos)
| 7:12 | I. | Allegro non troppo | |
| 4:44 | II. | Intermezzo. Allegro - Vivace | |
| 8:02 | III. | Adagio non troppo | |
| 5:55 | IV. | Allegro vivace |
Duration: 26 minutes (approximately)
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7:12
Hamburg Chamber Players
I.
Allegro non troppo
4:44
Hamburg Chamber Players
II.
Intermezzo. Allegro - Vivace
8:02
Hamburg Chamber Players
III.
Adagio non troppo
5:55
Hamburg Chamber Players
IV.
Allegro vivace
Related Composers
Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859)
Teacher
Nationality:
German
Born: January 31, 1798, Belzig Died: November 7, 1859, Dresden (age 61)
Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)
Teacher
Nationality:
German
Born: March 17, 1839, Vaduz, Liechtenstein Died: November 25, 1901, Munich (age 62)
glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- 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
- 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.
- sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
- sonata [I], sonate [pl], suonato—Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), i.e. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. "sonata form" and applies to instrumental sonatas, string quartets, symphonies, etc., all examples of the sonata principle. In general usage as a specific work title (e.g. violin sonata), it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role. wiki
- string sextet—ensemble / composition typically for 2 violins, 2 violas, and 2 cellos, typically featuring rich sonorities and complex textures, and some very fine chamber music masterworks. Explore the string sextet | wiki
- troppo [I], non troppo, trop [F]—too, too much. non troppo means "not too much". e.g. "Allegro ma non troppo" means fast, but not too much
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro