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String Quartet No. 2 (“The Spaniard”)
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String Quartet No. 2 (“The Spaniard”) Score and Parts by Judith Weir String Quartet - Sheet Music

By Judith Weir
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String Quartet No. 2 (“The Spaniard”) by Judith Weir String Quartet - Sheet Music

SKU: HL.50607157

Score and Parts. Composed by Judith Weir. String. Softcover. 76 pages. Duration 900 seconds. Chester Music #CH88367. Published by Chester Music (HL.50607157).

UPC: 196288320531. 9.0x12.0 inches.

“Shortly after completing my Second Quartet, I realised that all of its formal features reminded me of moments from Beethoven's quartets. An edgy, conversational opening followed by a long cello tune; an athletic minuet and trio; a hymn-like slow movement; and a second scherzo for the finale, ending with an extended, impassioned coda. I hadn't intended to write a Beethoven homage; but neither was the resemblance to my favourite quartet composer a coincidence. So my subtitle is also an oblique reference to him. The Spaniard was Beethoven's nickname at home in Bonn, on account of his 'short, stocky build' and 'dark-brown facial complexion'; according to his Bonn contemporary and neighbour, Gottfried Fischer.” - Judith Weir.

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