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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Nationality: Austrian

Born: January 31, 1797, Vienna Died: November 19, 1828, Vienna (age 31)

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Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667, "The Trout"

(for violin, viola, cello, bass and piano)

12:43	I.	Allegro vivace
7:01	II.	Andante
4:10	III.	Scherzo. Presto - Trio
7:41	IV.	Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto
8:24	V.	Finale. Allegro giusto

Duration: 41 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1819 (age 21-22)

Published: 1829

Dedication: Silvester Paumgartner

Note: "Die Forelle" in German, it is often simply called "The Trout Quintet"

13 recordings, 62 videos

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14:10

Andras Schiff, The Hagens, Alois Posch

I. Allegro vivace

6:54

Andras Schiff, The Hagens, Alois Posch

II. Andante

4:34

Andras Schiff, The Hagens, Alois Posch

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

8:15

Andras Schiff, The Hagens, Alois Posch

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

10:11

Andras Schiff, The Hagens, Alois Posch

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:28

Martin Helmchen, Christian Tetzlaff, Antoine Tamestit, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Alois Posch

I. Allegro vivace

6:51

Martin Helmchen, Christian Tetzlaff, Antoine Tamestit, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Alois Posch

II. Andante

4:10

Martin Helmchen, Christian Tetzlaff, Antoine Tamestit, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Alois Posch

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:29

Martin Helmchen, Christian Tetzlaff, Antoine Tamestit, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Alois Posch

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:33

Martin Helmchen, Christian Tetzlaff, Antoine Tamestit, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Alois Posch

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:02

Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver, Andreas Haefliger

I. Allegro vivace

7:14

Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver, Andreas Haefliger

II. Andante

3:57

Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver, Andreas Haefliger

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:40

Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver, Andreas Haefliger

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

9:03

Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver, Andreas Haefliger

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

11:46

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee, Maximilian Hornung, Roman Patkoló

I. Allegro vivace

6:41

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee, Maximilian Hornung, Roman Patkoló

II. Andante

3:45

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee, Maximilian Hornung, Roman Patkoló

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

6:46

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee, Maximilian Hornung, Roman Patkoló

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

9:43

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee, Maximilian Hornung, Roman Patkoló

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:55

Beaux Arts Trio, Samuel Rhodes, Georg Maximilian Hörtnagel

I. Allegro vivace

6:47

Beaux Arts Trio, Samuel Rhodes, Georg Maximilian Hörtnagel

II. Andante

4:06

Beaux Arts Trio, Samuel Rhodes, Georg Maximilian Hörtnagel

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

8:04

Beaux Arts Trio, Samuel Rhodes, Georg Maximilian Hörtnagel

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:45

Beaux Arts Trio, Samuel Rhodes, Georg Maximilian Hörtnagel

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:42

Amadeus Quartet, Rainer Zepperitz, Emil Gilels

I. Allegro vivace

7:19

Amadeus Quartet, Rainer Zepperitz, Emil Gilels

II. Andante

4:03

Amadeus Quartet, Rainer Zepperitz, Emil Gilels

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

8:02

Amadeus Quartet, Rainer Zepperitz, Emil Gilels

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:22

Amadeus Quartet, Rainer Zepperitz, Emil Gilels

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:27

Nash Ensemble

I. Allegro vivace

7:10

Nash Ensemble

II. Andante

4:07

Nash Ensemble

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

14:42

Nash Ensemble

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

11:41

Nash Ensemble

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:42

Alban Berg Quartett, et. al.

I. Allegro vivace

7:07

Alban Berg Quartett, et. al.

II. Andante

4:06

Alban Berg Quartett, et. al.

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:33

Alban Berg Quartett, et. al.

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:15

Alban Berg Quartett, et. al.

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

42:10

Festival Wissembourg

8:33

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

I. Allegro vivace (part 1)

4:45

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

I. Allegro vivace (part 2)

6:39

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

II. Andante

4:07

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:44

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

7:03

Rachlin, Maisky, Ursuleasa, Imai and Watton

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

12:13

L'Archibudelli

I. Allegro vivace

6:25

L'Archibudelli

II. Andante

3:48

L'Archibudelli

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

6:39

L'Archibudelli

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:29

L'Archibudelli

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

13:04

Colorado String Quartet, Dechenne

I. Allegro vivace

6:55

Colorado String Quartet, Dechenne

II. Andante

3:55

Colorado String Quartet, Dechenne

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:25

Colorado String Quartet, Dechenne

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

6:29

Colorado String Quartet, Dechenne

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

9:35

Amadeus, Curzon

I. Allegro vivace

7:21

Amadeus, Curzon

II. Andante

4:03

Amadeus, Curzon

III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio

7:51

Amadeus, Curzon

IV. Thema. Andantino - [Variazioni]. Allegretto

10:01

Amadeus, Curzon

V. Finale. Allegro giusto

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Johann Hummel (1778-1837)

Friend/Colleague

Nationality: Austrian

Born: November 14, 1778, Pressburg (now Bratislava) Died: October 17, 1837, Weimar (age 58)

glossary

allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
andantino—faster than andante, slower than allegretto. Sometimes andantino is interpreted as the opposite: slower than andante
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
finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
giusto—just, right, strict, exact, true
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
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.
presto—very fast, more so than allegro.
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.
Trout Quintet, Trout Instrumentation, Piano Quintet 'Trout'—A common term for the ensemble comprising violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano, named for one of the earliest and the most famous example: Schubert's quintet nicknamed "The Trout". The term is used to distinguish it from the more standard "piano quintet" comprising string quartet and piano. For an example predating Schubert, see Hummel. explore
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."
vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro