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William Schuman

William Schuman (1910-1992)

Nationality: American
Born: August 4, 1910, New York Died: February 15, 1992, New York (age 81)
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Dances: Divertimento

(for Wind Quintet with percussion)
I. Introduction
II. National Schottische
III. The Gobby O-Jig (or Jefferson and Liberty)
IV. Paddy O'Rafferty's Jig
V. The Storm Polka
VI. Da Vince Waltz
VII. I'll See You in My Dreams
VIII. The Charleston
IX. Finale
Composed: 1984-1985 (age 73-75)
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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
  • dance, danse [F], danza [I,sp], Tanz [G], Ballo [I]—dance; dancing
  • divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4), often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature, suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in the 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts. wiki
  • finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
  • gigue, jig, giga, gigg, gigha—A lively dance (of English origin); often the finale of a Baroque suite. Compound meters exhibit both duple and triple meter rhythms.
  • polka—Lively central-European dance with Bohemian / Czech origins. Typically in 2/4.
  • quintet, quintette [F], quintett [G], quintetto [I]—an ensemble / work for 5 players, the typical examples being string quintet (with second viola or cello), piano quintet or woodwind quintet
  • sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
  • waltz, valse, walzer, alla valse—a popular dance introduced in Vienna in the 1780s usually in 3/4 time. wiki
  • wind quintet, woodwind quintet, Quintetto per fiati [I], Quintette à vent [F], Bläserquintett [G], Quinteto de alientos, Quinteto de vientos [S]—ensemble or work for ensemble of five wind instruments, typically flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. A standard chamber ensemble with variety of timbre as well as a homogeneous blend. Explore the wind quintet | wiki