The other-other quintets for piano and winds: Examining the quintet repertoire for piano, flute, clarinet, horn, and bassoon from the 19th century.
The other-other quintets for piano and winds: Examining the quintet repertoire for piano, flute, clarinet, horn, and bassoon from the 19th century.
June 14, 2025 11:30 AM 12:20 PM Lilly Hall #110
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote his famed quintet for piano and winds, K. 452, in 1784 for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. In addition to the other works matching Mozart’s instrumentation, another option for quintets of piano and winds exists, swapping the oboe for flute. Focusing on 19th century quintets by Louis Spohr, Anton Rubinstein, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, among others, the presentation will explore the historical backdrop for each composers’ composition. By listening to and examining the compositional elements of these works, attendees will explore the similar and unique aspects of this chamber instrumentation.