Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 2

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:String_Quartet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Takács_Quartet
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:characteristics emotional depth
melodic themes
rich harmonies
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky
gptkbp:critical_reception considered a masterpiece
generally well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact frequently performed in concerts
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Nadezhda_von_Meck
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:historical_context composed during Tchaikovsky's middle period
part of Tchaikovsky's exploration of chamber music
reflects Tchaikovsky's emotional struggles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 2
gptkbp:influence subsequent composers
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:orchestra
classical music
gptkbp:influences gptkb:award
gptkbp:inspiration personal experiences
friendship with Nadezhda von Meck
gptkbp:involved_forces 2 violins, viola, cello
gptkbp:key F major
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple of the chamber music repertoire
celebrated for its lyrical beauty
influenced the development of string quartets
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Andante
gptkb:Finale
gptkb:Scherzo
gptkb:4
gptkbp:notable_performance performed at major music festivals
performed by leading string quartets
featured in classical music competitions
often played in chamber music settings
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Borodin_Quartet
gptkb:Tokyo_String_Quartet
gptkb:Emerson_String_Quartet
gptkbp:premiere_date 1874-02-27
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Hyperion_Records
gptkb:Chandos_Records
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Piano_Trio_in_A_minor
String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat minor
gptkbp:style lyrical
gptkbp:year_composed 1874