Max Bruch (1838-1920)
Nationality:
German
Born: January 6, 1838, Cologne Died: October 2, 1920, Berlin (age 82)
Piano Quintet in g minor, Op. posth
(for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano)
| 8:33 | I. | Allegro molto moderato | |
| 6:00 | II. | Adagio | |
| 6:17 | III. | Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio | |
| 5:19 | IV. | Finale. Allegro agiato |
Duration: 26 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1886 (age 47-48)
Published:
1988
Dedication: Andrew G. Kurtz
Note: Last movement completed 1888
3 recordings,
12 videos
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9:19
Ulf Hoelscher Ensemble
I.
Allegro molto moderato
7:05
Ulf Hoelscher Ensemble
II.
Adagio
6:26
Ulf Hoelscher Ensemble
III.
Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio
5:25
Ulf Hoelscher Ensemble
IV.
Finale. Allegro agiato
8:39
Sora Han, Hyeree Lim, Kiheon Lee, Woo-Hyoung Suh, Bohee Jung
I.
Allegro molto moderato
5:02
Sora Han, Hyeree Lim, Kiheon Lee, Woo-Hyoung Suh, Bohee Jung
II.
Adagio
6:16
Sora Han, Hyeree Lim, Kiheon Lee, Woo-Hyoung Suh, Bohee Jung
III.
Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio
5:42
Sora Han, Hyeree Lim, Kiheon Lee, Woo-Hyoung Suh, Bohee Jung
IV.
Finale. Allegro agiato
8:24
John Novacek, et. al.
I.
Allegro molto moderato
5:30
John Novacek, et. al.
II.
Adagio
6:04
John Novacek, et. al.
III.
Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio
4:42
John Novacek, et. al.
IV.
Finale. Allegro agiato
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- agitato, agité [F]—agitated, restless, excited
- 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
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- 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
- 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
- piano quintet—ensemble (work) for string quartet plus piano. One of the most grand chamber music forms. For an extra rich sound, some piano quintets omit the 2nd violin and add a bass comprising the complete four-part string section of the orchestra.
- quintet, quintette [F], quintett [G], quintetto [I]—an ensemble / work for 5 players, the typical examples being string quintet (with second viola or cello), piano quintet or woodwind quintet
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- 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.