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Hans Pfitzner

Hans Pfitzner (1869-1949)

Nationality: German
Born: May 5, 1869, Moscow Died: May 22, 1949, Salzburg (age 80)
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Piano Quintet in C major, Op. 23

(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)
11:24 I. Allegro, ma non troppo (mässiges alla breve, später bewegter)
6:51 II. Intermezzo. Mit ruhiger Grazie
18:01 III. Adagio
6:35 IV. Gemächlich bewegt (Allegretto commodo)
Duration: 33 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1908 (age 38-39)
Published: 1909, Leipzig: C. F. Peters (age 39-40)
Dedication: Bruno Walter
2 recordings, 8 videos
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10:05
Barchet Quartet
I. Allegro, ma non troppo (mässiges alla breve, später bewegter)
7:27
Barchet Quartet
II. Intermezzo. Mit ruhiger Grazie
21:30
Barchet Quartet
III. Adagio
6:36
Barchet Quartet
IV. Gemächlich bewegt (Allegretto commodo)
12:14
Consortium Classicum
I. Allegro, ma non troppo (mässiges alla breve, später bewegter)
6:13
Consortium Classicum
II. Intermezzo. Mit ruhiger Grazie
15:12
Consortium Classicum
III. Adagio
6:10
Consortium Classicum
IV. Gemächlich bewegt (Allegretto commodo)

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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.
  • bewegt [G], mit Bewegung—with motion, animated
  • 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
  • comodo [I], commodo—comfortable, unhurried, easy
  • gemächlich [G]—slowly, gently, leisurely, unhurried, convenient, comfortable
  • 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.
  • ma—but, however
  • mit—with
  • mässig [G], mäßig. maessig—moderate, moderately
  • opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
  • 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
  • ruhig [G], mit Ruhe, ruhevoll—quiet, calm, restful
  • troppo [I], non troppo, trop [F]—too, too much. non troppo means "not too much". e.g. "Allegro ma non troppo" means fast, but not too much