Franz Schmidt

Franz Schmidt (1874-1939)

Nationality: Austrian
Born: December 22, 1874, Pressburg Died: February 11, 1939, Perchtoldsdorf (age 64)
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Quintet in A major

(for clarinet, violin, viola, cello and piano for one hand)
19:41 I. Allegro moderato
7:09 II. Intermezzo
11:42 III. Scherzo - Trio
14:04 IV. Adagio
13:25 V. Variations On A Theme Of Josef Labor: Allegretto grazioso
Duration: 1 hour 06 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1938 (age 63-64)
2 recordings, 6 videos
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21:58
Christopher Ayer, et. al.
I. Allegro moderato
7:01
Christopher Ayer, et. al.
II. Intermezzo
12:06
Christopher Ayer, et. al.
III. Scherzo - Trio
13:54
Christopher Ayer, et. al.
IV. Adagio
14:05
Christopher Ayer, et. al.
V. Variations On A Theme Of Josef Labor: Allegretto grazioso
13:16
Wiener Kammermusiker
IV. Adagio

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1900 WWI WWII Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Franz Schmidt (1874-1939) Frida Kern (1891-1988)
Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Teacher
Nationality: Austrian
Born: September 4, 1824, Ansfelden Died: October 11, 1896, Vienna (age 72)
Frida Kern
Frida Kern (1891-1988)
Student
Nationality: Austrian
Born: March 9, 1891, Vienna Died: December 23, 1988, Linz (age 97)

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.
  • 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
  • grazioso [I], con grazia, gratioso, graziös [G], Mit Grazie—graceful, gracefully; easy
  • 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.
  • moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
  • 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
  • tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
  • theme, tema [I], Thema [G]—a complete and recognizable musical entity (e.g. melody) used as the basis for elaboration (e.g. variations, sontata, fugue, etc.). Also called a subject. Motif (motive) is generally a smaller fragmentary entity.
  • trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.
  • variation, variazione, variatio, variato, variata—a modified re-iteration of a previous theme, reprise, couplet, etc. The music is varied, embellished or creatively transformed for variety while maintaining a unity relationship with the original. See "Theme and Variations."