String Quintet in C major, Op. 29 ("Storm")

Ludwig van Beethoven · 1770–1827 · German

For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello

Also known as Sturmquintett · Der Sturm

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 32 min
Composed: 1801
Era: Classical

Notes

Two violas; the finale's tremolo storm gave the nickname

About this work

Composed: 1801
Dedicated to: Count Moritz von Fries (17771826)

Allegro moderato
Adagio molto espressivo
Scherzo. Allegro
Presto

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