Frank Martin (1890-1974)

Nationality: Swiss | French

Born: September 15, 1890, Geneva Died: November 21, 1974, Naarden (age 84)

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Rhapsodie

(for 2 violins, 2 violas and bass)

Duration: 12 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1935 (age 44-45)

Teacher

Nationality: Swiss

Born: December 27, 1864, Ruswil Died: May 28, 1952, Geneva (age 87)

Teacher

Nationality: Swiss

Born: July 6, 1865, Vienna Died: July 1, 1950, Geneva (age 85)

Student

Nationality: German

Born: August 22, 1928, Burg Mödrath Died: December 5, 2007, Kürten (age 79)

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
quintet, quintette [F], quintett [G], quintetto [I]—an ensemble / work for 5 players, the typical examples being string quintet (with second viola or cello), piano quintet or woodwind quintet
Rhapsody, rapsodie [F], rapsodic, rapsodico [I]—a free structure, a flight of fancy, typically featuring a wide range of moods, expressions and colors. Often features a recurring theme(s) and an episodic form.
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.