String Quartet, op. 41 no. 3 / Piano Quintet, op. 44

Album by Robert Schumann & Takács Quartet & Marc‐André Hamelin

String Quartet, op. 41 no. 3 and Piano Quintet, op. 44 are chamber works by Robert Schumann, composed in 1842. Both works exemplify Schumann's mature Romantic chamber style, characterised by lyrical melody, rich harmonic language and contrapuntal textures; the piano quintet expands the ensemble's sonority by integrating piano with the strings while the quartet showcases his skill in intimate four-part writing, and both pieces reflect a concentrated focus on chamber music during a pivotal year in his career.

String Quartet, op. 41 no. 3 / Piano Quintet, op. 44 by Robert Schumann - album cover

First released: May 2009

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1.
String Quartet in A major, op. 41 no. 3: I. Andante espressivo - Allegro molto moderato
6:44
2.
String Quartet in A major, op. 41 no. 3: II. Assai agitato - Un poco adagio - Tempo risoluto
5:50
3.
String Quartet in A major, op. 41 no. 3: III. Adagio molto
7:24
4.
String Quartet in A major, op. 41 no. 3: IV. Allegro molto vivace
6:44
5.
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: I. Allegro brillante
8:57
6.
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: II. In modo d'una marcia: Un poco largamente - Agitato
8:58
7.
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: III. Scherzo: Molto vivace
4:38
8.
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: IV. Allegro, ma non troppo
7:15