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, quintette à clavier [F], quintette pour piano et cordes [F], Klavierquintett [G], quinteto de piano [Sp], quintetto per pianoforte [I]—ensemble (work) for string quartet plus piano featuring some of the grandest chamber music masterworks and an enduring genre. 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 (see Trout Quintet/Instrumentation). Explore the piano quintet | wiki
- 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], sostenido [S]—sustained, perhaps a bit slow