Roger Sessions (1896-1985)
Nationality:
American
Born: December 28, 1896, Brooklyn, NY Died: March 16, 1985, Princeton, NJ (age 88)
String Quartet No. 1 in e minor
(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
| I. | Tempo moderato | ||
| II. | Adagio molto | ||
| III. | Vivace molto |
Duration: 31 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1936 (age 39-40)
1 recording,
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- 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
- 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
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string quartet, Streichquartett [G], quatuor à cordes [F], quartetto d'archi [I], quartetto di cordi [I], cuarteto de cuerda [S]—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.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro