Geraldine Mucha (1917-2012)
Nationality:
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Born: July 5, 1917, London Died: October 12, 2012, Prague (age 95)
Divertimento for Reed Trio
(for oboe, clarinet and bassoon)
Duration: 8 minutes (approximately)
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glossary
- 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
- divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4), often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature, suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in the 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts. wiki
- reed trio, trio d’anches [F]—A chamber ensemble or work for a trio of reed instruments, typically, oboe, clarinet and bassoon second only to the wind quintet as a chamber music wind ensemble. Explore the reed trio | wiki
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players