Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857)
Nationality:
Russian
Born: June 1, 1804, Novospasskoye Died: February 15, 1857, Berlin (age 52)
Serenata in E-flat major, (on themes from Anna Bolena by Donizetti)
(for bassoon, horn, viola, cello, bass, piano and harp)
Duration: 21 minutes (approximately)
1 recording,
1 videos
21:28
Polimnia Ensemble
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glossary
- 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
- septet, septuor [F], septett[G]—seven; ensemble (or work) for seven players
- serenade, serenada, serenata [I], sérénade [F]—A suite of movements like a divertimento with similar connotations of lightheartedness, pleasure and relative calm with an emphasis on lyricism and often beginning with a march. Historically evokes the evening, outdoors, an honorific or amorous tribute, especially from a suitor to a lover in a window or balcony. The word serenade has its Latin origins the Latin word for "calm" or serene. wiki