Mendelssohn, Felix: 4 pieces for String Quartet Op. 81, performed by Andreas Seidel

Original title: 4 Pieces for String Quartet.

Scoring: 2 × violin and viola and cello.

Dates of individual pieces or versions: 1827 / 1847.

Movements / numbers:
1. Tema con variazioni . Andante sostenuto, MWV R 34 (E major, 205 bars, 1847)
2. Scherzo . Allegro leggiero, MWV R 35 (A minor, 149 bars, 1847)
3. Capriccio . Andante con moto, MWV R 32 (E minor, 160 bars, 1843)
4. Fuga . A tempo ordinario, MWV R 23 (E-flat major, 152 bars, 1827)

Dates of individual numbers: 81/1 — 1847; 81/2 — 1847; 81/3 — 1843; 81/4 — 1827. The collection assembles pieces composed in different years, rather than a continuous period of work on a single composition.

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4 pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81

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	Felix Mendelssohn 4 pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81 Download sheet music Original title: 4 Pieces for String Quartet. Scoring: 2 × violin and viola and cello. Dates of individual pieces or versions: 1827 / 1847. Movements / numbers: 1. Tema con variazioni ....Read more Original title: 4 Pieces for String Quartet. Scoring: 2 × violin and viola and cello. Dates of individual pieces or versions: 1827 / 1847. Movements / numbers: 1. Tema con variazioni . Andante sostenuto, MWV R 34 (E major, 205 bars, 1847) 2. Scherzo . Allegro leggiero, MWV R 35 (A minor, 149 bars, 1847) 3. Capriccio . Andante con moto, MWV R 32 (E minor, 160 bars, 1843) 4. Fuga . A tempo ordinario, MWV R 23 (E-flat major, 152 bars, 1827) Dates of individual numbers: 81/1 — 1847; 81/2 — 1847; 81/3 — 1843; 81/4 — 1827. The collection assembles pieces composed in different years, rather than a continuous period of work on a single composition. Close Andreas Seidel (violin) , Leipziger Streichquartett Download Share WhatsApp Facebook X Reddit Email Copy link Recording discussion