Historical Concert
A concert of quintets for pianoforte, two violins, viola, and violoncello.
Venue:
Mr Philip E. Halstead - pianoforte
Mr Henri Verbrugghen - first violin
Miss Jenny Cullen - second violin
Mr David E. Nichols - viola
Mr James Messeas - violoncello
1. Quintet in F minor, op. 34 ... Johannes Brahms
a. Allegro non troppo
b. Andante, un poco adagio
c. Scherzo (allegro)
d. Finale (poco sostenuto)
2. Quintet in A major, op. 81 ... Anton Dvořák
First movement - allegro, ma non tanto
3. Quintet in F minor ... César Franck
a. Molto moderato quasi lento
b. Lento, con molto sentimento
c. Allegro non troppo, ma con fuoco
4. Quintet in E flat major, op. 44 ... Robert Schumann
a. Allegro brilliante
b. In modo d'una Marcia (un poco largamente)
c. Scherzo (molto vivace)
d. Allegro, ma non troppo
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The introduction to the programme consists of a 2½ page essay (pp.3-5) on quintets for piano and string quartet; the composers featured in the concert are given special mention. Dvořák is described as 'probably the most spontaneous and prolific composer of his time' (p.5); Schumann is referred to as 'the greatest genius, the most poetic and original personality of the four composers [Johannes Brahms, César Franck, Anton Dvořák and Schumann] under discussion.' (p.5).

On the outside back page - dates and programmes of the four historical concerts for the 1913-1914 season.