Composition: String Sextet, Op. 38 (David, Ferdinand)

Title String Sextet
Creators Ferdinand David (composer)
Opus Op.38
Instrumentation 3 violins, viola and 2 cellos
Number of movements 4
Keys G major
Composed
First published 1861
Dedication Karl Alexander of Saxony
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Composition types Sextets
Period Romantic
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Metronome Key Measures
Molto allegro ed espressivo half note = 96
Adagio, ma non troppo quarter = 58 E major
Allegretto grazioso e vivace - Tranquillo - Adagio - Presto quarter = 132 C major
Finale. Molto allegro agitato ed appassionato quarter = 144 G minor

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Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete parts Breitkopf und Härtel 1861 Complete Parts · view

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view Steve's Bedroom Band (strings) I. Molto allegro ed espressivo · file
II. Adagio ma non troppo · file
III. Allegretto grazioso e vivace · file
IV. Molto allegro agitato ed appassionato · file
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