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Performances
Sheet Music
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General Information
Work Title
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Piano Quartet No.2
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Alternative. Title
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Name Translations
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Quatuor pour cordes et piano nº 2; Klavierquartett Nr. 2; Piano Quartet No. 2; Quartet per a piano núm. 2
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Authorities
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WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 311438244; LCCN: no98014977; BNF: 139611555
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Composer
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Enescu, George
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.30
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IGE 38
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Key
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D minor
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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3 movements:
- Allegretto moderato ( = 69)
- Andante pensieroso ed espressivo ( = 50)
- Con moto moderato ( = 120) - Allegro agitato ( = 152)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1943 July-1944 May
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First Performance.
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1947 October 31, Washington DC
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First Publication.
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1965
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Dedication
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A la mémoire de mon maître Gabriel Fauré
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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30 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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Piece Style
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Modern
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Instrumentation
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violin, viola, cello, piano
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External Links
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Wikipedia article
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Navigation etc.
Many recordings have "Allegro moderato" for the first movement in their notes (Chandos gets it right...), but the score has Allegretto.