Max Bruch (1838-1920)
Nationality:
German
Born: January 6, 1838, Cologne Died: October 2, 1920, Berlin (age 82)
Septet in E-flat major
(for clarinet, horn, bassoon, 2 violins, cello and bass)
| 6:31 | I. | Andante maestoso - Allegro con brio | |
| 6:55 | II. | Adagio | |
| 4:52 | III. | Scherzo. Allegro | |
| 8:27 | IV. | Largo - Allegro vivace |
Duration: 26 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1849 (age 10-11)
3 recordings,
9 videos
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6:22
Consortium Classicum
I.
Andante maestoso - Allegro con brio
6:23
Consortium Classicum
II.
Adagio
5:12
Consortium Classicum
III.
Scherzo. Allegro
4:35
Consortium Classicum
IV.
Largo - Allegro vivace
22:30
Consortium Classicum (complete)
6:40
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
I.
Andante maestoso - Allegro con brio
7:27
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
II.
Adagio
4:32
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
III.
Scherzo. Allegro
12:18
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
IV.
Largo - Allegro vivace
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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
- brio [I], con brio, brioso—vigor, vigorously, with fire
- 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
- largo—slow, solemn, sustained.slower than lento. faster than grave
- maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
- 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
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro