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Giuseppe Verdi

String Quartet (Verdi)

Giuseppe Verdi's String Quartet in E minor was written in the spring of 1873 during a production of Aida in Naples. It is the only surviving chamber music work in Verdi's

History#

Verdi’s production of Aida in early March, 1873 was delayed due to the sudden illness of soprano Teresa Stolz. Verdi focused his time in Naples on the writing of his first chamber work, the String Quartet in E minor. The work was premiered two days after the opening of Aida during an informal recital at his hotel on April 1, 1873.

Structure#

The Quartet is scored for the usual string quartet complement of two violins, viola, and cello. #Allegro #Andantino #Prestissimo #Scherzo Fuga. Allegro assai mosso

References#

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  • String Quartet in E Minor Link to the score at the International Music Score Library Project
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Giuseppe Verdi