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String Quintet in D major, Op. 9

Friedrich Gernsheim · 1839–1916 · German
For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quintet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 30 min
Composed
1867
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Two violas; dedicated to David; first performed in 1867 and published in 1868

About this work

Dedicated to
Ferdinand David
First performed
1867 March 12, Cologne
  1. Allegro - animato - poco a poco più Allegro - con fuoco - a tempo ma un poco tranquillo
  2. Allegretto moderato in D minor - Molto vivace - Tempo I
  3. Andante espressivo in F major
  4. Allegro molto vivace e con fuoco - Stretto
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