Walter Piston (1894-1976)
Nationality:
American
Born: January 20, 1894, Rockland, ME Died: November 12, 1976, Belmont, MA (age 82)
String Sextet
(for 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos)
| I. | Adagio espressivo | ||
| II. | Leggerissimo e vivace assai | ||
| III. | Energico |
Duration: 18 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1964 (age 69-70)
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- assai—very much. Intensifies the direction of its neighboring words, e.g. "allegro assai", very fast
- 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
- e [It]—and
- energico, con energia, énergique [F], avec énergie [F], energisch [G]—with energy, force, vigor and power
- espressivo [It], con espressione, expressif [Fr]—expressive, with expression.with feeling
- sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
- string sextet—ensemble / composition typically for 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro