String Quintet No.5, Op.18 (Onslow, George)

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1830). Plate 5105.
Reprinted London: Merton Music, No.5019, n.d.[1996-2010].
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1822]. Plate 3559.
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Misc. Notes 1822 date from George Onslow (1784-1853): a study of his life, family, and works (Franks, 1981).
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6 more: Violin 2 • Viola 1 • Viola 2 (same as Cello1) • Cello 1 • Cello 2 • Title page

Publisher. Info. Paris: Troupenas, n.d.(1840). Plate T.1001. 5e.Qto.
Reprinted Paris: G. Brandus, Dufour et Cie., n.d.(1854-1858)
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General Information

Work Title String Quintet No.5
Alternative. Title
Composer Onslow, George
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.18 ; Nobach, p.337
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGO 68
Key D major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Allegro con brio ( = 112)
  2. Largo sostenuto ( = 50)
  3. Menuetto. Non troppo presto ( = 76)
  4. Finale. Allegretto con moto ( = 100)
First Publication. 1822
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos (or 2 violins, 2 violas, cello)
Manuscript Sources D-MT Mus.ms. 2024 (abschrift of Mockwitz arrangement)