Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria Died: May 31, 1809, Vienna (age 77)
String Quartet in b minor, Op. 33, "Russian", No. 1, Hob.III:37
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 6:07 | I. | Allegro moderato | |
| 2:26 | II. | Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio | |
| 7:09 | III. | Andante | |
| 4:48 | IV. | Finale. 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.
17 recordings,
62 videos
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6:52
Quatuor Mosaïques
I.
Allegro moderato
2:19
Quatuor Mosaïques
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
9:40
Quatuor Mosaïques
III.
Andante
3:57
Quatuor Mosaïques
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:29
Tesla Quartet (live)
I.
Allegro moderato
2:18
Tesla Quartet (live)
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
6:04
Tesla Quartet (live)
III.
Andante
4:44
Tesla Quartet (live)
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:38
Tátrai Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:27
Tátrai Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
5:19
Tátrai Quartet
III.
Andante
3:46
Tátrai Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:25
London Fox Players
I.
Allegro moderato
2:19
London Fox Players
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
6:08
London Fox Players
III.
Andante
3:54
London Fox Players
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:48
Quatuor Terpsycordes
I.
Allegro moderato
1:53
Quatuor Terpsycordes
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
9:19
Quatuor Terpsycordes
III.
Andante
11:55
Quatuor Terpsycordes
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:17
Panocha Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
1:50
Panocha Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
5:17
Panocha Quartet
III.
Andante
3:45
Panocha Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:25
Kodály Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:52
Kodály Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
5:50
Kodály Quartet
III.
Andante
4:17
Kodály Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
8:49
Festetics String Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:48
Festetics String Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
8:29
Festetics String Quartet
III.
Andante
6:15
Festetics String Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:48
Eybler Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:28
Eybler Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
8:54
Eybler Quartet
III.
Andante
5:23
Eybler Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
4:55
Dekany Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:38
Dekany Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
6:25
Dekany Quartet
III.
Andante
3:18
Dekany Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:10
Buchberger Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:05
Buchberger Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
6:29
Buchberger Quartet
III.
Andante
4:00
Buchberger Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
6:49
Schneider Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
3:03
Schneider Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
7:03
Schneider Quartet
III.
Andante
5:31
Schneider Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
8:09
Coull Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:35
Coull Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
9:22
Coull Quartet
III.
Andante
6:20
Coull Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
19:38
Szymanowski Quartet
5:59
Delian Quartett
I.
Allegro moderato
2:23
Delian Quartett
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
5:36
Delian Quartett
III.
Andante
3:11
Delian Quartett
IV.
Finale. Presto
5:50
Borodin Quartet
I.
Allegro moderato
2:10
Borodin Quartet
II.
Scherzo. Allegro di molto - Trio
6:30
Borodin Quartet
III.
Andante
3:45
Borodin Quartet
IV.
Finale. Presto
22:30
Apponyi Quartet
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glossary
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.