Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907) was born in the then Austrian town of Bozen located in the South Tirol (now in Italy and called Bolzano. His remarkable talent for music was recognized at an early age. After a stint at the Innsbruck School of Music, Thuille studied with Josef Rheinberger at the Bavarian Royal Conservatory in Munich. Thuille befriended Richard Strauss when he was ten and they remained friends for the rest of Thuille's life. Strauss' influence on Thuille's music was certainly as great as that of Rheinberger. The last part of his life, Thuille spent as a music professor and composer, achieving considerable fame for his operas. He was the founder of the so-called New Munich School of composition. Among his many students was Ernest Bloch. Thuille wrote in most genres and often turned to chamber music.
The Sextet was composed in 1888. Strauss was instrumental in arranging for the premiere performance and held a high opinion of the work. In four movements, it begins with an atmospheric and engaging Allegro moderato. The huge movement begins softly with a horn solo bringing forth a melody of nobility, of almost heroic quality. But the music is genial and relaxed, creating no sense of urgency, but rather of well-being. The Larghetto which follows also begins with a horn solo. The main theme is somber and dignified. The very effective third movement, entitled Gavotte, Andante-quasi allegretto, in no way harks back to the baroque. dance. Instead we have a charming and somewhat haunting dance that brings to mind puppets. The middle section is much livelier. The finale, Vivace, is an exciting romp, full of high spirits and lovely melodies.
Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)
Nationality:
German
Born: November 30, 1861, Bozen Died: February 5, 1907, Munich (age 45)
Sextet in B-flat major, Op. 6
(for wind quintet and piano)
| 10:48 | I. | Allegro moderato | |
| 7:39 | II. | Larghetto | |
| 3:49 | III. | Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto | |
| 6:25 | IV. | Finale. Vivace |
Duration: 28 minutes (approximately)
Published:
1891 (age 29-30)
11 recordings,
44 videos
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10:21
Les Vents Français
I.
Allegro moderato
6:58
Les Vents Français
II.
Larghetto
3:30
Les Vents Français
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
5:42
Les Vents Français
IV.
Finale. Vivace
11:06
Oleg Vainshtein, et. al.
I.
Allegro moderato
7:18
Oleg Vainshtein, et. al.
II.
Larghetto
4:03
Oleg Vainshtein, et. al.
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:28
Oleg Vainshtein, et. al.
IV.
Finale. Vivace
11:44
Anthony Spiri, Aulos Quintet
I.
Allegro moderato
7:55
Anthony Spiri, Aulos Quintet
II.
Larghetto
3:48
Anthony Spiri, Aulos Quintet
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
9:22
Anthony Spiri, Aulos Quintet
IV.
Finale. Vivace
10:27
Peter Schilbach, Stuttgart Wind Quintet
I.
Allegro moderato
8:24
Peter Schilbach, Stuttgart Wind Quintet
II.
Larghetto
3:58
Peter Schilbach, Stuttgart Wind Quintet
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:40
Peter Schilbach, Stuttgart Wind Quintet
IV.
Finale. Vivace
11:07
The Galliard Ensemble, Sam Haywood
I.
Allegro moderato
7:57
The Galliard Ensemble, Sam Haywood
II.
Larghetto
3:56
The Galliard Ensemble, Sam Haywood
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:32
The Galliard Ensemble, Sam Haywood
IV.
Finale. Vivace
9:58
Los Angeles Wind Quintet
I.
Allegro moderato
6:56
Los Angeles Wind Quintet
II.
Larghetto
3:45
Los Angeles Wind Quintet
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
5:45
Los Angeles Wind Quintet
IV.
Finale. Vivace
10:22
Les Vents Français (score)
I.
Allegro moderato
6:59
Les Vents Français (score)
II.
Larghetto
3:25
Les Vents Français (score)
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
5:46
Les Vents Français (score)
IV.
Finale. Vivace
11:24
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
I.
Allegro moderato
8:02
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
II.
Larghetto
3:52
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:16
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
IV.
Finale. Vivace
10:48
Ensemble Quartz
I.
Allegro moderato
8:37
Ensemble Quartz
II.
Larghetto
3:48
Ensemble Quartz
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:33
Ensemble Quartz
IV.
Finale. Vivace
10:53
Lieurance Woodwind Quintet
I.
Allegro moderato
7:03
Lieurance Woodwind Quintet
II.
Larghetto
3:57
Lieurance Woodwind Quintet
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
6:12
Lieurance Woodwind Quintet
IV.
Finale. Vivace
10:41
London Conchord Ensemble
I.
Allegro moderato
7:37
London Conchord Ensemble
II.
Larghetto
3:51
London Conchord Ensemble
III.
Gavotte. Andante, quasi allegretto
5:34
London Conchord Ensemble
IV.
Finale. Vivace
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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.
- 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
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- gavotte, gavotta—Originally a French folk dance that became a courtly dance with Louis XIV and subsequently used in Baroque suites. Moderate tempo in duple rhythm often beginning on an upbeat in a pick-up measure.
- larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
- 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
- quasi—almost, almost like, as if
- sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro
- wind quintet, woodwind quintet, Quintetto per fiati [I], Quintette à vent [F], Bläserquintett [G], Quinteto de alientos [S]—ensemble or work for ensemble of five wind instruments, typically flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. A standard chamber ensemble with variety of timbre as well as a homogeneous blend. wiki