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In 1890, Joseph Joachim jokingly asked
Johannes Brahms to write a string quintet, and Jo decided to take him up on it. He also decided that this would be his valedictory work, and he would pack it in at the age of 57. He certainly had the money; Clara had seen to that.
The opening theme, originally intended for a fifth symphony, is like being shot out of a cannon, and the cello has to scramble to be heard over the violins and violas. Upon hearing this theme, Jo’s friend Max Kalbeck said, “Brahms in the Prater,” referring to Vienna’s version of New York’s Central Park. Brahms responded, “And surrounded by all the pretty girls.” The first subject is breathtaking, and the second subject at 1:43 is wonderfully wistful. This performance repeats the exposition. At 6:29, the development begins with a turn to the minor key. At 9:10 the recapitulation comes an something of surprise, and Brahms re-composes it, as is his style. The coda at 12:18 makes it sound as if it will end quietly, but Brahms has a surprise in store. The end blows you away.
Brahms: String Quintet in G Major, Op. 111, first movement
The second movement in D minor features a wonderful cadenza for gypsy viola at 5:14.
second movement
The third movement is a ländler in G minor, and it has a pensive air about it. The middle episode in G Major lightens the mood.
third movement
For his finale, Brahms turns gypsy, especially at the end for a bravura finish.
fourth movement
The premiere in November 1890 was a sensation.