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− | + | A '''string quartet''' was a musical ensemble composed of four string instruments, typically two [[violin]]s, one [[viola]], and one [[cello]]. The term "string quartet" could also refer to a piece written for such a group. The ensemble was commonly used in the genre of [[classical music]] from [[Earth]]. |
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+ | In [[2364]] a string quartet, hallucinated by a [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) command division personnel#String quartet crewman|crewmember]], performed [[Mozart]]'s "''[[Eine kleine Nachtmusik]]''". ({{TNG|Where No One Has Gone Before}}) |
+ | In [[2366]] a string quartet featuring [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] on violin and [[Miles O'Brien]] on cello performed in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}'s [[Ten Forward]]. ({{TNG|The Ensigns of Command}}) |
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− | The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|Enterprise-E]] also had a string quartet, which performed at diplomatic functions such as the [[Evora]] banquet. (''[[Star Trek: Insurrection]]'') |
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+ | Later that year, Data and three other officers performed in a string quartet for visiting [[Ambassador]] [[Sarek]]. ({{TNG|Sarek}}) |
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+ | {{bginfo|Though dialog in the episode states that the concert is of music by [[Mozart]], the piece that brings Sarek to tears is actually the second movement (''Andente, ma moderato'') of the ''[[Sextet Number 1|Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major]]'' by [[Johannes Brahms]]. As its name implies, this particular piece requires six instruments, not the four of a string quartet shown, unless the group were performing an arrangement.}} |
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+ | In [[2375]], a string quartet performed at the [[Evora]] diplomatic banquet held on board the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}. ({{film|9}}) |
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+ | ===Featured String Quartet repertoire=== |
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+ | *[[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]] |
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+ | *Joseph Haydn |
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+ | It is the Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, 1st mvmt (affectionately known as "The Bach Double") |
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+ | ==External link== |
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+ | * {{wikipedia}} |
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+ | [[Category:Music| ]] |
Revision as of 20:28, 30 December 2014
A string quartet was a musical ensemble composed of four string instruments, typically two violins, one viola, and one cello. The term "string quartet" could also refer to a piece written for such a group. The ensemble was commonly used in the genre of classical music from Earth.
In 2364 a string quartet, hallucinated by a crewmember, performed Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik". (TNG: "Where No One Has Gone Before")
In 2366 a string quartet featuring Lieutenant Commander Data on violin and Miles O'Brien on cello performed in the USS Enterprise-D's Ten Forward. (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command")
Later that year, Data and three other officers performed in a string quartet for visiting Ambassador Sarek. (TNG: "Sarek")
In 2375, a string quartet performed at the Evora diplomatic banquet held on board the USS Enterprise-E. (Star Trek: Insurrection)
Featured String Quartet repertoire
Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465
- Serenade for String Quartet and Bass in G Major, K. 525, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- String Quartet No. 17 in B Flat, K. 458, "The Hunt": I. Allegro vivace assai (Note: This is contrary to the credits listing of "IV. Allegro vivo-assai.")
- Joseph Haydn
- String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5 "The Lark": IV. Finale (Vivace)
- Composer Unknown
- String Quartet played as Jean-Luc Picard exits the anteroom adorned with beads during the banquet.
It is the Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, 1st mvmt (affectionately known as "The Bach Double")