Composer

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Carl Reinecke

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Trio

Average_duration

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23:35

Movement_count

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4

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Carl Reinecke's Trio for piano, oboe & horn in A minor, Op. 188 was composed in 1887. The piece premiered on January 22, 1888, in Leipzig, Germany. The trio consists of four movements: Allegro moderato, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, Adagio, and Finale: Allegro moderato. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a piano introduction that sets the tone for the entire piece. The oboe and horn then enter with a lyrical melody that is passed between the two instruments. The piano provides a supportive accompaniment throughout the movement. The second theme is introduced by the piano and is then developed by all three instruments. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the first theme. The second movement, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, is a lively and playful scherzo. The oboe and horn play a syncopated melody that is accompanied by the piano. The trio section features a lyrical melody played by the oboe and horn with a pizzicato accompaniment from the piano. The scherzo returns and ends with a coda that features a virtuosic piano part. The third movement, Adagio, is a beautiful and expressive slow movement. The oboe and horn play a mournful melody that is accompanied by the piano. The middle section features a more hopeful melody played by the oboe and horn with a delicate accompaniment from the piano. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody. The final movement, Finale: Allegro moderato, is a lively and energetic movement. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then developed by all three instruments. The second theme is introduced by the oboe and horn and is then developed by the piano. The movement ends with a coda that features a virtuosic piano part. Overall, Reinecke's Trio for piano, oboe & horn in A minor, Op. 188 is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases the unique timbres of the oboe and horn. The piano provides a supportive accompaniment throughout the piece and also has several virtuosic moments. The four movements are well-balanced and provide a variety of moods and tempos.

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