Ignaz Friedman (1882-1948)
Nationality:
Polish
Born: February 13, 1882, Podgórze, Kraków Died: January 26, 1948, Sydney (age 65)
Piano Quintet in c minor
(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)
| 14:53 | I. | Allegro maestoso | |
| 13:50 | II. | Larghetto, con somma espressione | |
| 8:49 | III. | Epilog. Allegretto semplice |
Duration: 38 minutes (approximately)
Published:
1918 (age 35-36)
Dedication: Queen Marie Christine of Spain
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14:53
Bengt Forsberg, et. al.
I.
Allegro maestoso
13:50
Bengt Forsberg, et. al.
II.
Larghetto, con somma espressione
8:49
Bengt Forsberg, et. al.
III.
Epilog. Allegretto semplice
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.
- 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
- con [I,S]—with
- epilogue, epilogo [I]—coda, musical conclusion, final thought; opposite of prologue
- espressivo [It], con espressione, expressif [Fr]—expressive, with expression.with feeling
- larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
- maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
- 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
- semplice [I], con semplicità—simple, unaffected