The minuet and trio, once a stable but now so overshadowed by the Scherzo, remain one of my favorite sections of a musical composition. I always look forward to it. I am especially glad when I am surprised by a minuet and trio in a romantic period or later composition!
However, as much as I enjoy them, I do not seems to remember them in detail as much as I'd remember, say, the beginning of a symphony, the finale or, the Scherzo!
What are some of your favorite Minuet and Trios?
I will throw one out of the hat: Mozart Symphony #39.
K. 421 - it's the string quartet in D minor. Rather sombre stuff, the M., compared to your regular M-T pairing. And it's probably the most memorable part of the first (western classical) concert I attended.
Haydn Symphony No. 80
Haydn SQ Op. 76, No. 2 "Fifths"
The fifth movement, second minuet, from the D major Divertimento K.131: Minuetto-Trio I-Minuetto-Trio II-Minuetto. Mozart employs a horn quartet, a rarity in that age, and they take the lead. It's rather simple and stately: a true courtly dance. This was the first piece of music from the Classical era I really liked.
Mahler Symphony #1 D major second movement: Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell. Recht gemächlich (Trio)
Haydn Symphony #93 G major.
Sarge
Quote from: springrite on September 04, 2013, 04:20:52 AM
Yes! I like this one!
Mozart, Symphony No 40. I like the introduction of contrapuntal elements into the dance form, and the use of horns in the trio.
Another favorite is Mozart's string quartet KV464, in A major (the 5th "Haydn" quartet).
Mozart's K.499 String Quartet in D major "Hoffmeister"
Ah, minuets! I would really wish to hear music to this dance famous for its gracefulness. Alas! all the minuets were stolen once and replaced with some bombastic marches written with exactly the same notes.
Quote from: springrite on September 04, 2013, 12:43:12 AM
Mozart Symphony #39.
Oh yeah!!!!!! 8) 8) 8)
Haydn Symphony # 92, 94, 95
Quote from: mszczuj on September 04, 2013, 09:34:17 AM
Ah, minuets! I would really wish to hear music to this dance famous for its gracefulness. Alas! all the minuets were stolen once and replaced with some bombastic marches written with exactly the same notes.
That darn
Ludwig.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I really really like the 3rd movement from Schubert's Piano Sonata D958. The initial theme is already somewhat haunting, and then it becomes more mysterious with those silent bar interruptions.
Quote from: Klaze on September 04, 2013, 01:01:53 PM
I really really like the 3rd movement from Schubert's Piano Sonata D958. The initial theme is already somewhat haunting, and then it becomes more mysterious with those silent bar interruptions.
I'll second this choice, and add the minuets from Beethoven's piano sonatas Opp. 10/3 and 31/3. Also the third movement of Beethoven's 8th Symphony.
Beethoven's Op. 59 no. 3 and (although it's not a minuet in the traditional sense) the Alla danza tedesca from Op. 130. Also the minuet (without trio) from the Diabelli Variations.
There is a whole disc of Haydn Minuets for those interested...
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Beethoven's Eighth Symphony!
The two minuets from Mozart's great "Divertimento" K. 563 are particular favorites.
Ravel, from Le Tombeau de Couperin. ;D
Not sure if it is a true minuet (or more of a scherzo), but I love the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet # 3 in D major, Op. 18
Quote from: Annie on September 07, 2013, 08:22:58 AM
... fast for a minuet and too serious for a scherzo...
Minuezo
Quote from: springrite on September 04, 2013, 12:43:12 AM
I will throw one out of the hat: Mozart Symphony #39.
Yup, agree there. Also happens to be my favourite Mozart symphony. ;D
The Minuetto: Allegretto of Taneyev's Violin Sonata is quite lovely. Simple, elegant, playful.