Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979)

Nationality: English | American

Born: August 27, 1886, Harrow Died: October 13, 1979, New York (age 93)

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Nocturne

(for 2 violins and piano)

Duration: 9 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1907-1908 (age 20-22)

Husband

Nationality: Scottish

Born: March 3, 1886, Glasgow Died: March 16, 1967, New York (age 81)

Teacher

Nationality: Irish | English

Born: September 30, 1852, Dublin Died: March 29, 1924, London (age 71)

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
nocturne [F], notturno [I], nocturno, Nachtstück [G]—Night music. A romantic character piece depicting moods of the evening or night: quiet, reflective, perhaps romance and melancholy or even restlessness and fantasy. The most famous nocturnes come originally from the piano literature, e.g. John Field and Chopin, et. al.
piano trio, Klaviertrio [G], Trio avec piano [F]—an ensemble comprising violin, cello and piano.Second only to the string quartet as an essential genre, form and ensemble of chamber music
trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players