Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Nationality:
German
Baptized: December 17, 1770, Bonn Died: March 26, 1827, Vienna (age 56)
Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20
(for violin, viola, cello, bass, clarinet, bassoon and horn)
| 10:02 | I. | Adagio - Allegro con brio | |
| 9:49 | II. | Adagio cantabile | |
| 3:31 | III. | Tempo di menuetto | |
| 7:37 | IV. | Thema con variazioni. Andante | |
| 3:24 | V. | Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace | |
| 7:48 | VI. | Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto |
Duration: 43 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1799-1800 (age 28-30)
Published:
1802, Leipzig: Hoffmeister & Kühnel (age 31-32)
Dedication: Maria Theresa Kaiserin von Österreich
7 recordings,
22 videos
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11:08
Alpe Adria Ensemble
I.
Adagio - Allegro con brio
11:16
Alpe Adria Ensemble
II.
Adagio cantabile
3:39
Alpe Adria Ensemble
III.
Tempo di menuetto
8:19
Alpe Adria Ensemble
IV.
Thema con variazioni. Andante
3:30
Alpe Adria Ensemble
V.
Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
8:34
Alpe Adria Ensemble
VI.
Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto
8:18
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
I.
Adagio - Allegro con brio
9:46
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
II.
Adagio cantabile
3:33
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
III.
Tempo di menuetto
7:37
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
IV.
Thema con variazioni. Andante
3:49
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
V.
Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
8:07
Stuttgart Philharmonic Septet
VI.
Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto
46:01
Janine Jansen and friends
39:28
Hausmusik
41:18
Gewandhaus Orchestra (soloists)
43:53
Curtis Institute
10:17
CMS Lincoln Center
I.
Adagio - Allegro con brio
9:03
CMS Lincoln Center
II.
Adagio cantabile
3:10
CMS Lincoln Center
III.
Tempo di menuetto
7:08
CMS Lincoln Center
IV.
Thema con variazioni. Andante
3:06
CMS Lincoln Center
V.
Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
7:20
CMS Lincoln Center
VI.
Andante con moto alla marcia - Presto
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- alla [I], all', à la [F]—to the, in the manner of
- 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
- brio [I], con brio, brioso—vigor, vigorously, with fire
- cantabile, cantate, cantando—singing, lyrical, flowing
- 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
- divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
- e [It]—and
- marcia [I], alla marcia, marche [F], Marsch [G], march [E], marciale, marziale—march, in the manner of a march, e.g. duple meter at a moderate but deliberate pace in a manner which may be proud, grand, like a parade or a show of military bravado.
- minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
- molto [It]—very much
- moto, con moto, di moto—motion, with motion. Somewhat more lively than its context would suggest, e.g. "andante con moto", a little more lively than andante
- 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.
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- septet, septuor [F], septett[G]—seven; ensemble (or work) for seven players
- tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
- tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro