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Vincent d'Indy
Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.81
Vincent d' Indy's Piano Quintet in g minor, Op. 81, was composed in 1924 when he was over seventy years old. His style underwent a considerable change in the years following his retirement and move from Paris to the south of France. Here, he composed a series of works which are straight forward, and generally bright and gay in mood. This appealing composition shows the Gallic character of d'Indy's personality and a relaxation of the cyclical form. The first movement, Assez anime, is compact, combining charm and a sense of yearning. The second movement, also marked Assez anime is a kind of scherzo. Its 5/4 time has a Spanish tinge, perhaps of the folk dance the zorzico, its irregular meter keeps one's attention. The Third movement, Lent ed espressif, is a long-lined, melancholic poignant Song Without Words. The lively Finale, Moderement anime, is exciting and passionate.
Vincent d’Indy (1851-1931) studied composition at the Paris Conservatory with César Franck. Though D’Indy was to assimilate and be influenced by many different sources, Franck and his music left the most telling mark on him. D’Indy’s reputation, during his own lifetime was considerable, having founded, in 1900, what was to become the most important music school in France after the Paris Conservatory—The Schola Cantorum.
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