Dora Pejačević - Piano Quartet in D minor, Op. 25

Dora Pejačević

(10 September 1885 – 5 March 1923)

Croatian composer, a member of the Pejačević noble family.

She was one of the composers to introduce the orchestral song to Croatian music

     Piano Quartet in D minor, Op. 25

Piano Quartet in D minor, Op. 25, written in 1908.

00:00 - I. Allegro ma non tanto
07:47 - II. Andante con moto
12:27 - III. Allegretto grazioso
16:47 - IV. Allegro comodo

The Piano Quartet in D minor, Op. 25, was written when Pejačević was only 23 years old, but it is

clearly the work of a mature composer. The piece is primarily written in the late Romantic style

although there are a few adventurous tonal episodes.

- The Quartet begins with a very appealing Allegro, at times quite chromatic.
- It is followed by a lyrical Adagio, the main theme to which, though simple, is quite warm and winning.
- The third movement is marked Menuetto, allegretto, and is an interesting blend of of the Romantic and classic, a cross between a romantic intermezzo and a playful modern and updated minuet.
- The finale, Rondo, is a spirited, carefree dance with highly effective use of pizzicato.

This is a first rate late romantic work which is certain to be a success in the concert hall but can also be recommended to amateurs.