William Shield (1748-1829)

Nationality: English

Born: March 5, 1748, Swalwell Died: January 25, 1829, London (age 80)

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String Trio No. 2 in D major

(for violin, viola and cello)

Duration: 11 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1796 (age 47-48)

1 recording, 3 videos

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5:30

Trio Szabadi

I. Allegro

1:29

Trio Szabadi

II. Molto adagio

3:51

Trio Szabadi

III. Rondeau Allegro

adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
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
molto [It]—very much
rondeau, rondeaux—An early Baroque instrumental form featuring a recurring refrain interspersed with contrasting couplets or episodes. Eventually transformed into the Rondo of the classical period.
string trio, Streichtrio [G], Trio d'archi [I], Trio à cordes [F], Trío de cuerdas [S] —a work for three stringed instruments, most commonly violin, viola and cello. A more rarefied form than the string quartet perhaps because the texture is sparse (each instrument highly exposed) and the means more difficult for natural harmonic richness. But these become challenges and assets in the great trios. Trios almost always emphasize countrapuntal writing with each of the three players in strong relief.