Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Nationality:
German
Baptized: December 17, 1770, Bonn Died: March 26, 1827, Vienna (age 56)
Serenade in D major, Op. 25
(for flute, violin and viola)
| 3:24 | I. | Entrata. Allegro | |
| 5:22 | II. | Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II | |
| 2:15 | III. | Molto allegro - Coda | |
| 6:20 | IV. | Andante con variazioni | |
| 2:05 | V. | Allegro, scherzando e vivace | |
| 5:44 | VI. | Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto |
Duration: 25 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
c. 1801, Initial sketches date from 1797. Imslp suggests datas of composition: 1795-96. Finished by late 1801 for sure. (age 30-31)
Published:
1802, Vienna (age 31-32)
9 recordings,
55 videos
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3:18
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:01
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:05
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:29
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
IV.
Andante con variazioni
1:43
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:23
Paula Robison, Itzhak Perlman, Jaime Laredo
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:33
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:32
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:10
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:23
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:03
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
1:26
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
(part 1 of 2)
4:03
Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
(part 2 of 2)
3:45
Unknown ensemble
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:16
Unknown ensemble
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:17
Unknown ensemble
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:18
Unknown ensemble
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:01
Unknown ensemble
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:45
Unknown ensemble
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:41
James Galway, et. al.
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:16
James Galway, et. al.
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:20
James Galway, et. al.
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:16
James Galway, et. al.
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:00
James Galway, et. al.
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:43
James Galway, et. al.
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:23
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:59
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:32
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:50
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:11
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
6:39
Varelas, Kopelman, Kotova
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:33
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:10
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:19
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:21
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:05
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:16
Debost, Masame, Ramsey
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:29
CMS Lincoln Center
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:02
CMS Lincoln Center
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:05
CMS Lincoln Center
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:13
CMS Lincoln Center
IV.
Andante con variazioni
1:58
CMS Lincoln Center
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:23
CMS Lincoln Center
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:09
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
I.
Entrata. Allegro
5:31
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:25
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:41
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
IV.
Andante con variazioni
1:49
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:01
Chamber Ensemble Heidelberg
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
3:51
Beznosiuk, et. al.
I.
Entrata. Allegro
4:59
Beznosiuk, et. al.
II.
Tempo ordinario d'un minuetto - Trio I - Trio II
2:13
Beznosiuk, et. al.
III.
Molto allegro - Coda
6:35
Beznosiuk, et. al.
IV.
Andante con variazioni
2:12
Beznosiuk, et. al.
V.
Allegro, scherzando e vivace
5:16
Beznosiuk, et. al.
VI.
Adagio - Allegro, vivace e disinvolto - Presto
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- 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
- coda—end (related to "tail"). The final passage or section of music. Conclusion. Typically refers to portion of music that is after the formal symmetrical ending of the piece, e.g. a sort of addendum.
- disinvolto [I]—graceful, easy going, free, natural
- 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
- 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
- ordinario [I] —ordinary, regular
- presto—very fast, more so than allegro.
- scherzando [I], scherzoso, scherzante—playfully, lively, jestingly
- serenade, serenada, serenata [I], sérénade [F]—A suite of movements like a divertimento with similar connotations of lightheartedness, pleasure and relative calm with an emphasis on lyricism and often beginning with a march. Historically evokes the evening, outdoors, an honorific or amorous tribute, especially from a suitor to a lover in a window or balcony. The word serenade has its Latin origins the Latin word for "calm" or serene. wiki
- 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.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players
- 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