Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria Died: May 31, 1809, Vienna (age 77)
String Quartet in C major, Op. 33, "Russian", No. 3, Hob.III:39, "Bird"
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 7:59 | I. | Allegro moderato | |
| 3:12 | II. | Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio | |
| 6:02 | III. | Adagio ma non troppo | |
| 2:58 | IV. | Rondo. Presto |
Duration: 21 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1781 (age 48-49)
Published:
1782, Vienna: Artaria (age 49-50)
Dedication: Russian Grand Duke Paul
Note: The Op. 33 quartets are also known by the nickname "Gli Scherzi" after the new lighter, quicker "scherzo" vs. the older minuet.
9 recordings,
30 videos
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6:55
Henschel Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:59
Henschel Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
6:17
Henschel Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:49
Henschel Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
7:00
Kodály Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:51
Kodály Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
6:14
Kodály Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:56
Kodály Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
10:12
Festetics Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
4:20
Festetics Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
5:52
Festetics Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
3:05
Festetics Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
9:42
Buchberger Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:39
Buchberger Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
5:27
Buchberger Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:53
Buchberger Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
7:46
Schneider Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
3:33
Schneider Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
7:02
Schneider Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:53
Schneider Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
9:39
Coull Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:46
Coull Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
6:20
Coull Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:53
Coull Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
19:56
Kubin Quartet
6:52
Borodin Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:32
Borodin Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
6:01
Borodin Quartet
III.
Adagio ma non troppo
2:54
Borodin Quartet
IV.
Rondo. Presto
19:57
Apponyi Quartet
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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.
- 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
- moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
- 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
- presto—very fast, more so than allegro.
- quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
- rondo—sectional movement form featuring a recurring refrain between contrasting episodes in a variety of plans, a typical one being ABACABA (A is the refrain; B and C are episodes). Often used for finales.
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
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string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S]—an ensemble as well as music written for that ensemble comprising 2 violins, viola and cello. This is one of the essential genres / forms / ensembles of chamber music and arguably a critical "core" of "classical" music.
Explore the string quartet. - 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.
- 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