Jacob Ekström (1893−1950)

Stråksextett A-dur

Print

1. Andante, attacca
2. Allegro
3. Adagio
4. Allegro - Andante - Allegro (a tempo)

  • Year of composition: 1942 (1-2: 23 May 1942; 3: 28 May 1942; 4: 4 June 1942)
  • Work category: String sextet
  • Duration: Approx. 15-20 min

Instrumentation

2 vn, 2 vla, 2 vc

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Jacob Ekström's collection, vol. 5 (extremely neat autograph, score and parts)

Description of work

1. Andante A major 4/4 (C), 52 bars, B major, 28 bars, A major, 28 bars, in total 138 bars, attacca
2. Allegro D major 4/4 (C), 88 bars, F major 3/4, 16 bars, 4/4 (C), 8 bars, 3/4, 8 bars, D major 4/4 (C), 52 bars, in total 172 bars
3. Adagio F major 4/4 (C), 35 bars, D-flat major, 25 bars, F major, 16 bars, in total 76 bars
4. Allegro A major 4/4 (C), 80 bars, Andante E major, 40 bars, Allegro (a tempo), 60 bars, in total 180 bars