George Enescu (1881-1955)
Nationality:
Romanian
Born: August 19, 1881, Liveni Vîrnav, Romania Died: May 3, 1955, Paris, France (age 73)
Aria and Scherzino
(for violin, viola, cello, bass and piano)
| 2:16 | I. | Aria. Lent | |
| 3:05 | II. | Scherzino. Assez vif |
Duration: 6 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1909 (age 27-28)
2 recordings,
4 videos
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2:15
Schubert Ensemble
I.
Aria. Lent
3:10
Schubert Ensemble
II.
Scherzino. Assez vif
2:17
Sherban Lupu, at. al.
I.
Aria. Lent
2:55
Sherban Lupu, at. al.
II.
Scherzino. Assez vif
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glossary
- Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
- assez [Fr]—quite, enough, fairly
- 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
- lento, lent [F], lentement [F], avec lenteur [F]—slow (tempo)
- 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
- scherzino [I], scherzetto—short scherzo
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- 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
- vif [Fr]—lively, animated