PIANO QUINTET
for piano and string quartet

DUTATION: 18 minutes

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

YEAR COMPOSED: 2000

Piano Quintet (2000) by Lior Navok is an 18-minute work for piano and string quartet. Commissioned by the American Composer Forum with support from the Jerome Foundation, the piece blends concerto-like brilliance with intimate chamber interactions. Across three thematically connected movements—poco rubato e tranquillo, a brisk scherzo, and an expansive adagio tenero—the quintet explores expressive contrasts, virtuosic interplay, and lyrical depth, offering a compelling addition to the modern piano quintet repertoire.

PIANO QUINTET [Hard Copy]

Name: PIANO QUINTET [Hard Copy]
Brand: Lior Navok Music

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Item:	Full Score / Set of Parts
Format:	Hard Copy
Edition:	2nd Edition
Copyright:	Lior Navok
Publisher:	Lior Navok Music
Pages:	Score: 34 Parts: 61
Binding:	Plastic Spiral
Ink:	Black & White
Paper Size:	Score: DIN A4 / Letter Parts: DIN B4

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.