Wilhelm Jeral (1861-1935)

Nationality: Czech | Austrian

Born: October 2, 1861, Prague Died: December 17, 1935, Vienna (age 74)

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Sérénade Viennoise, Op. 18

(for violin, cello and piano)

Duration: 4 minutes (approximately)

Dedication: Fritz Kreisler in Verehrung gewidmet

1 recording, 1 videos

3:18

Thomas Christian Ensemble

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Wilhelm Jeral (1861-1935) was born in Prague then part of the Habsburg Austrian empire. He studied cello and composition at the conservatory in that city and pursued a career as an orchestral cellist and composer. He held the position of principal cello in several orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic where he was appointed principal cellist by Gustav Mahler.

The Serenade Viennoise though published in 1922 most likely was composed before the First World War as the romantic music conjures up the atmosphere in Fin de siècle 'Old Vienna prior to the start of the First World War and was the sort of music one could hear in the cafes throughout the city. Unfortunately, by the time it was published, Austria had been dismembered, and 'Old Vienna' was just a distant memory as post-war Vienna was a cold and starving city, a place where one rarely if ever heard such music. It was dedicated to the famous Viennese violinist Fritz Kreisler.

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
opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
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
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
trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players