Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Nationality:
Italian
|
Spanish
Born: February 19, 1743, Lucca Died: May 28, 1805, Madrid (age 62)
String Trio in G major, Op. 47, No. 2, G.108
(for violin, viola and cello)
| 5:31 | I. | Andantino | |
| 4:38 | II. | Tempo di Minuetto |
Duration: 9 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1793 (age 49-50)
Published:
1799 (age 55-56)
3 recordings,
6 videos
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Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante
I.
Andantino
5:00
Fabio Biondi, Europa Galante
II.
Tempo di Minuetto
4:41
Trio Euterpe
I.
Andantino
4:33
Trio Euterpe
II.
Tempo di Minuetto
4:29
Ensemble Agora
I.
Andantino
4:22
Ensemble Agora
II.
Tempo di Minuetto
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Giovanni Battista Costanzi (1704-1778)
Teacher
Nationality:
Italian
Born: September 3, 1704, Rome Died: March 5, 1778, Rome (age 73)
glossary
- andantino—faster than andante, slower than allegretto. Sometimes andantino is interpreted as the opposite: slower than andante
- 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
- di [I], d'—of, in the manner of
- 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.
- 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
- string trio, Streichtrio [G], Trio d'archi [I], Trio à cordes [F], Trío de cuerdas [S] —a work for three stringed instruments, most commonly violin, viola and cello. A more rarefied form than the string quartet perhaps because the texture is sparse (each instrument highly exposed) and the means more difficult for natural harmonic richness. But these become challenges and assets in the great trios. Trios almost always emphasize countrapuntal writing with each of the three players in strong relief.
- 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