Franz Berwald (1796-1868)

Nationality: Swedish

Born: July 23, 1796, Stockholm Died: April 3, 1868, Stockholm (age 71)

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Piano Quintet in A major

(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)

5:31		I.	Larghetto
7:30		II.	Scherzo. Allegro vivace

Duration: 14 minutes (approximately)

Composed: c. 1857 (age 60-61)

Note: 2 separate movements included in the manuscript for the Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major presumed to be earlier but rejected candidates.

1 recording, 2 videos

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5:31

Bengt-Åke Lundin, Uppsala Chamber Soloists

I. Larghetto

7:30

Bengt-Åke Lundin, Uppsala Chamber Soloists

II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace

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Nationality: Swedish

Born: December 4, 1787, Stockholm Died: August 26, 1861, Stockholm (age 73)

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
larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
piano quintet—ensemble (work) for string quartet plus piano. One of the most grand chamber music forms. For an extra rich sound, some piano quintets omit the 2nd violin and add a bass comprising the complete four-part string section of the orchestra.
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
scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro