PIANO QUINTET
for piano and string quartet

DUTATION: 18 minutes

INSTRUMENTATION: piano, violins (2), viola and cello

YEAR COMPOSED: 2000

Discover the evocative allure of Lior Navok's PIANO QUINTET, a captivating composition for piano and string quartet. Spanning 18 minutes, this contemporary piece marries piano, two violins, viola, and cello, creating a rich soundscape perfect for modern piano quintet repertoires. Composed in 2000, this work offers a unique addition to any concert program or teaching curriculum. Instantly elevate your collection with this beautiful piece, available for [PDF download]. Explore the beauty of modern, contemporary, and 20th and 21st-century piano quintets today.

PIANO QUINTET (score) [PDF download)

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Item:	Full Score
Format:	PDF Download
Edition:	2nd Edition
Copyright:	Lior Navok
Publisher:	Lior Navok Music
Pages:	Score: 34
Paper Size:	DIN B4 / (A bit smaller than Ledger)

Program Notes:

I have always viewed the Piano Quintet as the younger cousin of the piano concerto. The string quartet, a unified and homogeneous medium in its own right, surrounds the piano and generously allows it to act like a concerto soloist. However, the beauty of this medium lies in its chamber music qualities, where each member expresses themselves as individuals, creating delicate and intimate musical moments.

While composing my Piano Quintet (2000), I aimed to integrate all these elements. It consists of three movements that are closely related thematically. The first movement, marked poco rubato e tranquillo, introduces one of the quintet's main motives. Shortly after the introduction, the movement sharply transitions to a faster tempo and passionate character. A brisk and determined scherzo highlights the ensemble's light and virtuosic side. The final movement, adagio tenero, is the most extended of the three and serves as an echo of the preceding movements.

Piano Quintet was commissioned by the American Composer Forum, with funding provided by the Jerome Foundation.