String Quartet, Op.8 (Weill, Kurt)

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1924. Plate U.E. 7699.
Reprinted Philharmonia Partituren
Vienna: Universal Edition, after 1952.
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Editor Jürgen Selk
Publisher. Info. Mainz: Schott/European American Music, 2006. Plate UE 33305/EA846P.
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Work Title String Quartet
Alternative. Title
Composer Weill, Kurt
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.8
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IKW 6
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
I. Introduktion. Sostenuto, con molta espressione — Agitato, quasi doppio movimento (attacca)
II. Scherzo. Vivace (attacca)
III. Choralphantasie. Andante non troppo
First Performance. 1923/6/24 – Frankfurt-am-Main, Frankfurter Kammermusikwoche: Amar Quartet
First Publication. 1924 – Vienna: Universal Edition
Dedication Meinem Vater
Average DurationAvg. Duration 18-20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, cello