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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musical_composition
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gptkbp:characteristics
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emotional depth
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
varied textures
expressive melodies
dialogue between instruments
contrapuntal writing
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:Johannes_Brahms
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important work in chamber music repertoire
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gptkbp:dedication
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gptkb:Theodor_Billroth
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gptkbp:first_performance
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1860
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gptkbp:first_sextet
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gptkb:String_Sextet_No._1_in_B-flat_major,_Op._18
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:chamber_music
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:19th_century
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Brahms' String Sextets
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gptkbp:influence
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Romantic music
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gptkbp:influenced
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string ensemble compositions
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gptkbp:inspired
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other composers
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gptkbp:instruments
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2 cellos
2 violas
2 violins
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gptkbp:key
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G major
B-flat major
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gptkbp:notable_features
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use of counterpoint
lyrical themes
dramatic contrasts
rich harmonic language
contrasting moods
structural innovation
use of folk elements
interplay of voices
emphasis on ensemble playing
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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gptkb:Miro_Quartet
gptkb:Borodin_Quartet
gptkb:Takacs_Quartet
gptkb:Guarneri_String_Quartet
gptkb:Emerson_String_Quartet
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gptkbp:number_of_movements
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:performance
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approximately 40 minutes
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gptkbp:performed_by
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gptkb:String_Quartet
soloists
chamber orchestras
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gptkbp:premiere_location
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gptkb:Vienna
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gptkbp:published
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1861
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gptkbp:related_works
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gptkb:Brahms'_Clarinet_Quintet
gptkb:Brahms'_Piano_Quintet
gptkb:Brahms'_String_Quartets
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gptkbp:second_sextet
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gptkb:String_Sextet_No._2_in_G_major,_Op._36
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gptkbp:style
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complex harmonies
lyrical
rich textures
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Artis_Quartet
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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