Johann Martin Friedrich Nisle (1780-1873)

Nationality: German
Born: December 18, 1780, Neuwied Died: 1873 (age 92 or 93)
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Septet in E-flat major

(for flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and bass)
10:53 I. Allegro
3:04 II. Menuet
6:14 III. Adagio
6:14 IV. Allegro vivace
Duration: 27 minutes (approximately)
Composed: c. 1806-1809 (age 25-29)
Note: Including a doubling part for "basso", this could be considered an octet
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10:53
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I. Allegro
3:04
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II. Menuet
6:14
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III. Adagio
6:14
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IV. Allegro vivace

glossary

  • adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
  • allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • septet, septuor [F], septett[G]—seven; ensemble (or work) for seven players
  • vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro