String Quintet No. 1 (Dvořák)

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The String Quintet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 1 (B. 7), is a string quintet by Antonín Dvořák, scored for two violins, two violas and cello. [1] Composed in 1861, it is the first piece to which he assigned an opus number and the work with which he, at age 20, launched his career as a composer. [2] It was not premiered until 1921, 17 years after his death, and first published in 1943. [2]

Contents

Structure

The composition consists of three movements:

  1. Adagio — Allegro ma non troppo (A minor)
  2. Lento (F major)
  3. Finale. Allegro con brio (A minor)

A typical performance takes approximately 28 minutes. [2]

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References

  1. Honolka, Kurt (2004). Dvořák. Haus Publishing. p. 35. ISBN   9781904341529 via Google Books.
  2. 1 2 3 "String Quintet No. 1". antonin-dvorak.cz. Retrieved 19 December 2020.