String Quartet No. 3 (Mendelssohn)
Appearance
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The String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, No. 1, MWV R 30 was composed by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) in July 1838 at the age of 29. It premiered in 1839, then was published later in 1840.[1] It is a traditional quartet, comprising two violins, a viola, and a cello. The piece is part of the Op. 44 set of 3 string quartets that Mendelssohn dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden.[2]
Movements
[edit]Like all of Mendelssohn's string quartets, this work has four movements:
- Molto allegro vivace
- Menuetto: Un poco Allegretto
- Andante espressivo ma con moto
- Presto con brio
A typical performance lasts about 29-31 minutes.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, No. 1 - Felix Mendelessohn". earsense. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ a b "String Quartet No.3, Op.44 No.1 (Mendelssohn, Felix) - IMSLP: Free Sheet Music PDF Download". imslp.org. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- String Quartet No. 3: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project