Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg Died: December 5, 1791, Vienna (age 35)
String Quintet No. 5 in D major, K. 593
(for 2 violins, 2 violas and cello)
| 10:01 | I. | Larghetto - Allegro | |
| 7:22 | II. | Adagio | |
| 5:21 | III. | Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio | |
| 5:31 | IV. | Allegro |
Duration: 30 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1790, Finished in December (age 34)
Published:
1793, May. Vienna: Artaria
12 recordings,
45 videos
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9:57
James Buswell with Carpe Diem String Quartet
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:01
James Buswell with Carpe Diem String Quartet
II.
Adagio
5:06
James Buswell with Carpe Diem String Quartet
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:13
James Buswell with Carpe Diem String Quartet
IV.
Allegro
10:12
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al. (score)
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:23
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al. (score)
II.
Adagio
5:21
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al. (score)
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:17
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al. (score)
IV.
Allegro
10:38
Zukerman Chamber Players
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:29
Zukerman Chamber Players
II.
Adagio
5:25
Zukerman Chamber Players
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:41
Zukerman Chamber Players
IV.
Allegro
9:09
Klenke Quartett, Harald Schoneweg
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
5:59
Klenke Quartett, Harald Schoneweg
II.
Adagio
4:53
Klenke Quartett, Harald Schoneweg
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:19
Klenke Quartett, Harald Schoneweg
IV.
Allegro
9:49
Chilingirian Quartet, Yuko Inoue
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:25
Chilingirian Quartet, Yuko Inoue
II.
Adagio
5:13
Chilingirian Quartet, Yuko Inoue
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:25
Chilingirian Quartet, Yuko Inoue
IV.
Allegro
10:28
Takács Quartet, Dénes Koromzay
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
8:15
Takács Quartet, Dénes Koromzay
II.
Adagio
5:24
Takács Quartet, Dénes Koromzay
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
6:10
Takács Quartet, Dénes Koromzay
IV.
Allegro
10:16
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al.
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:22
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al.
II.
Adagio
5:21
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al.
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:16
Arthur Grumiaux, et. al.
IV.
Allegro
7:38
Amadeus Quartet
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
6:38
Amadeus Quartet
II.
Adagio
4:48
Amadeus Quartet
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:08
Amadeus Quartet
IV.
Allegro
9:37
Vienna String Quintet
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:10
Vienna String Quintet
II.
Adagio
5:45
Vienna String Quintet
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:09
Vienna String Quintet
IV.
Allegro
9:24
Tátrai Quartet, Anna Maunther
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:04
Tátrai Quartet, Anna Maunther
II.
Adagio
5:09
Tátrai Quartet, Anna Maunther
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:20
Tátrai Quartet, Anna Maunther
IV.
Allegro
10:00
Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
I.
Larghetto - Allegro
7:09
Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
II.
Adagio
5:18
Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:13
Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
IV.
Allegro
23:59
Budapest String Quartet, Katims
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
- 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
- larghetto—slow, but a bit faster than largo
- minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
- 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
- string quintet, quintette à cordes [F], quintetto d'archi [I], Streichquintett [G], quinteto de cuerdas [S]—ensemble (work) for 5 string players, the string quartet plus guest. The additional instrument might be a viola, cello or bass. The most common choices are named: Viola Quintet, Cello Quintet.
- trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.