Serenade for Violin, Viola and Cello, Op. 8 (Beethoven)

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The Serenade in D major for Violin, Viola and Cello, Op. 8, is a string trio composition by Ludwig van Beethoven. It was written from 1796-97, and published in 1797 by Artaria in Vienna. The six movements are as follows:

  • I. Marcia: Allegro (4/4) – Adagio (3/4)
  • II. Menuetto: Allegretto ((3/4)
  • III. Adagio - Scherzo: Allegro molto, in D minor (2/4)
  • IV. Allegretto alla Polacca, in F major (3/4)
  • V. Andante quasi Allegretto; Allegro
  • VI. Marcia: Allegro (4/4)

Performance usually takes around 30-35 minutes.

In 1803, Beethoven arranged it as Notturno for Viola and Piano in D major, Op. 42.

[edit] References

  • Melvin Berger, "Guide to Chamber Music", Dover, 2001.

[edit] External links

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