George Chadwick (1854-1931)
Nationality:
American
Born: November 13, 1854, Lowell, MA Died: April 4, 1931, Boston, MA (age 76)
Piano Quintet in E-flat major
(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)
| 9:36 | I. | Allegro sostentuo | |
| 9:45 | II. | Andante cantabile | |
| 7:02 | III. | Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco risoluto | |
| 7:46 | IV. | Finale. Allegro energico |
Duration: 34 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1887 (age 32-33)
Published:
1890 (age 35-36)
Dedication: Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Dannreuther
1 recording,
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9:36
Portland String Quartet, Virginia Eskin
I.
Allegro sostentuo
9:45
Portland String Quartet, Virginia Eskin
II.
Andante cantabile
7:02
Portland String Quartet, Virginia Eskin
III.
Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco risoluto
7:46
Portland String Quartet, Virginia Eskin
IV.
Finale. Allegro energico
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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
- cantabile, cantate, cantando—singing, lyrical, flowing
- 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
- energico, con energia, énergique [F], avec énergie [F], energisch [G]—with energy, force, vigor and power
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- 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.
- 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.
- poco, un poco, poco a poco—a little bit, e.g. "andante un poco moto" is andante with a little more motion than typical. "poco a poco" means a little bit at a time, gradually.
- 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
- risoluto [I], resoluto—resolute, decisively, boldly, with vigor
- sostenuto [I], soutenu [F]—sustained, perhaps a bit slow