Zdeněk Fibich (1850-1900)

Nationality: Czech

Born: December 21, 1850, Všebořice, Bohemia Died: October 15, 1900, Prague (age 49)

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Violin Sonata in D major

(for violin and piano)

Duration: 22 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1875 (age 24-25)

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Suk, Hala

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Nationality: German

Born: July 19, 1811, Rain am Lech Died: January 22, 1893 (age 81)

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Nationality: Bohemian

Born: May 23, 1794, Prague Died: March 10, 1870, Leipzig (age 75)

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Nationality: German

Born: August 13, 1831, Breslau Died: February 1, 1902, Leipzig (age 70)

Teacher

Nationality: German

Born: October 24, 1808, Grossschönau Died: April 9, 1879, Leipzig (age 70)

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
grazioso [I], con grazia, gratioso, graziös [G], Mit Grazie—graceful, gracefully; easy
largo—slow, solemn, sustained.slower than lento. faster than grave
maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.
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.
vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro