String Quintet No.1, Op.55 (Gouvy, Louis Théodore)

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Work Title String Quintet in G major
Alternative. Title String Quintet No.2
Composer Gouvy, Louis Théodore
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.55
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILG 34
Key G major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Allegro ( = 108)
  2. Andantino con moto ( = 66)
  3. Allegro con brio ( = 160)
  4. Allegretto vivo ( = 104)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1870 November 3
First Publication. 1876
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30-35 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos
Discography All Music Guide
External Links Bruzane Media Database
Edition Silvertrust

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According to the Gouvy Institut, ms carries the date 1870 November 3 ("3/11 70"). His 2nd quintet; one in ms from 1869 in E minor precedes this. Published in 1876 - see link. There is also a quintet in D minor from 1879, and a B minor string quintet that seems to be of uncertain date!