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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Nationality:
German
Born: May 7, 1833, Hamburg Died: April 3, 1897, Vienna (age 63)
Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99
(for cello and piano)
| 9:02 | I. | Allegro vivace | |
| 5:50 | II. | Adagio affettuoso | |
| 6:11 | III. | Allegro passionato - Trio | |
| 4:37 | IV. | Allegro molto |
Duration: 28 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1886 (age 52-53)
Published:
1887 (age 53-54)
Dedication: Robert Hausmann
3 recordings,
12 videos
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9:21
Truls Mørk, Juhani Lagerspetz
I.
Allegro vivace
2:08
Truls Mørk, Juhani Lagerspetz
II.
Adagio affettuoso
2:08
Truls Mørk, Juhani Lagerspetz
III.
Allegro passionato - Trio
4:38
Truls Mørk, Juhani Lagerspetz
IV.
Allegro molto
8:48
Jian Wang, cello, Emanuel Ax, Piano
I.
Allegro vivace
7:26
Jian Wang, cello, Emanuel Ax, Piano
II.
Adagio affettuoso
6:49
Jian Wang, cello, Emanuel Ax, Piano
III.
Allegro passionato - Trio
4:39
Jian Wang, cello, Emanuel Ax, Piano
IV.
Allegro molto
9:14
Dindo, Dindo
I.
Allegro vivace
6:59
Dindo, Dindo
II.
Adagio affettuoso
7:28
Dindo, Dindo
III.
Allegro passionato - Trio
4:45
Dindo, Dindo
IV.
Allegro molto
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- affettuoso, affectuoso—tenderly, with feeling
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- appassionato, passionato, passionné [F], avec passion, passionnément—passionate; ardent
- 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
- duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
- molto [It]—very much
- 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
- sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.
- trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro