Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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1945

Average_duration

:

26:11

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 34 was composed in 1945 and premiered in 1946. The quartet consists of four movements: Allegro non troppo, Scherzo: Allegro molto, Adagio, and Finale: Allegro molto e energico. The quartet is characterized by its lush harmonies, lyrical melodies, and virtuosic writing for all four instruments. The first movement opens with a soaring melody in the first violin, which is then passed around the quartet. The second movement is a lively scherzo with a playful, dance-like quality. The third movement is a beautiful and introspective adagio, featuring a haunting melody in the cello. The final movement is a lively and energetic finale, with a driving rhythm and virtuosic passages for all four instruments. Korngold was a master of film music, and his experience in that field is evident in the dramatic and cinematic quality of this quartet. The quartet is also notable for its use of tonality, which was becoming increasingly rare in the mid-20th century. Korngold's use of lush harmonies and lyrical melodies, combined with his virtuosic writing for the quartet, make this a standout work in the string quartet repertoire.

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