Gideon Klein

Gideon Klein (1919-c.1944)

Nationality: Czech | Moravian
Born: December 6, 1919, Přerov, Moravia Died: c.December 31, 1944 (age 25)
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Divertimento

(for wind octet)
3:41 I. Tempo di Marcia
2:13 II. Allegretto scherzando
4:38 III. Adagio
4:50 IV. Allegro
Duration: 14 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1939-1940 (age 19-21)
2 recordings, 5 videos
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3:41
Philharmonia Wind Octet
I. Tempo di Marcia
2:13
Philharmonia Wind Octet
II. Allegretto scherzando
4:38
Philharmonia Wind Octet
III. Adagio
4:50
Philharmonia Wind Octet
IV. Allegro
16:31
Officina Musicale L'Aquila

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Alois Hába (1893-1973)
Teacher
Nationality: Czech
Born: June 21, 1893, Vizovice Died: November 28, 1973, Prague (age 80)

glossary

  • adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
  • allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
  • allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
  • 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 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.
  • marcia [I], alla marcia, marche [F], Marsch [G], march [E], marciale, marziale—march, in the manner of a march, e.g. duple meter at a moderate but deliberate pace in a manner which may be proud, grand, like a parade or a show of military bravado.
  • octet, octett [G], octuor [F]—an ensemble (work) of (for) 8 instruments
  • scherzando [I], scherzoso, scherzante—playfully, lively, jestingly
  • tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.