String Quartet No. 5

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String Quartet No.5, which became known as Quarteto Popular No. 1, dates from 1931 and is perhaps his most appealing and inventive. The first movement, which is the longest, consists of seven separate episodes: Poco Andantino, Un poco vivo, Tempo primo, Lento, Allegro vivace, Vivo and Presto. The second movement is in four parts, Vivo e energico, Lento, Tempo primo and Molto lento. This spectacular movement presents the spooky night music of the Brazilian jungle. One can hear the animals calling out of the dark from among the hidden foliage The third movement, also in four parts -- Andantino, Tempo giusto, Adagio and Andantino -- begins with a rhythmic Indian section which leads to a short dramatic cello melody followed by a highly romantic subject. The finale, Allegro, begins with an unmistakably Indian dance motif, at first threatening and then sprightly. A playful folk dance played with harmonics in all the voices follows, then a wild Brazilian folk dance brings the movement to a close. - editionsilvertrust.com

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