I. Molto allegro vivace

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II. Menuetto: Un poco Allegretto

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III. Andante espressivo ma con moto

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IV. Presto con brio

Performed by the United States Marine Band

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The String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, No. 1, MWV R 30 was composed by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) in July 1838 at the age of 29. It premiered in 1839, then was published later in 1840.^[1] It is a traditional quartet, comprising two violins, a viola, and a cello. The piece is part of the Op. 44 set of 3 string quartets that Mendelssohn dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden.^[2]

Movements[edit]

Like all of Mendelssohn's string quartets, this work has four movements:

1. Molto allegro vivace
2. Menuetto: Un poco Allegretto
3. Andante espressivo ma con moto
4. Presto con brio

A typical performance lasts about 29-31 minutes.^[2]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• String Quartet No. 3: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project