Michael Haydn (1737-1806)
Nationality:
Austrian
Baptized: September 14, 1737, Rohrau Died: August 10, 1806, Salzburg (age 68)
String Quartet No. 3 in A major, P. 122
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| 5:18 | I. | Andante | |
| 2:11 | II. | Menuetto alla francese tempo - Trio | |
| 1:58 | III. | Rondo |
Duration: 10 minutes (approximately)
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5:18
Sonare Quartet
I.
Andante
2:11
Sonare Quartet
II.
Menuetto alla francese tempo - Trio
1:58
Sonare Quartet
III.
Rondo
Related Composers
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
brother
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria Died: May 31, 1809, Vienna (age 77)
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812)
Student
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: December 24, 1773, Salzburg Died: May 21, 1812, London (age 38)
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Student
Nationality:
German
Born: November 19, 1786, Eutin Died: June 5, 1826, London (age 39)
glossary
- alla [I], all', à la [F]—to the, in the manner of
- 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
- 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.
- quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
- rondo—sectional movement form featuring a recurring refrain between contrasting episodes in a variety of plans, a typical one being ABACABA (A is the refrain; B and C are episodes). Often used for finales.
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string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S], vonósnégyes [H]—an ensemble as well as music written for that ensemble comprising 2 violins, viola and cello. This is one of the essential genres / forms / ensembles of chamber music and arguably a critical "core" of "classical" music.
Explore the string quartet. - 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 (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.