Composer

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Arthur Foote

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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1890

Average_duration

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30:21

Movement_count

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4

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Arthur Foote's Piano Quartet in C major, Op. 23, was composed in 1887 and premiered on January 17, 1888, in Boston. The quartet consists of four movements: Allegro moderato, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, Andante con moto, and Allegro con fuoco. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic theme introduced by the piano. The strings then take over the theme, and the movement develops with a series of variations on this theme. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main theme. The second movement, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, is a playful and light-hearted scherzo. The piano and strings engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano often taking the lead. The trio section provides a contrast with a more lyrical melody. The third movement, Andante con moto, is a slow and expressive movement. The piano introduces a melancholic theme, which is then taken up by the strings. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The final movement, Allegro con fuoco, is a lively and energetic finale. The piano introduces a driving theme, which is then taken up by the strings. The movement features a number of virtuosic passages for all four instruments, and the quartet ends with a triumphant coda. Foote's Piano Quartet in C major is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic writing for all four instruments. The quartet is a fine example of Foote's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically demanding and emotionally expressive.

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