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As a word applying to classical music, scherzo first appeared in 17th century. The Italian word »scherzo« came from German »scherzen« which means »to joke«, in a composition taking on a playful, vigorous and light character.

Some positivity and playfulness in every day life…Is that not what will all need especially in this Covid-19 times?
Let Canal City Flute Quartet take you on a journey of Scherzos, bringing joyful music from Beethoven and Kuhlau, all the way to modern music from their own arranger and composer.

Rama Kumaran: Scherzo for Canal City Flute Quartet

Felix Mendelssohn: Scherzo from “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” (arr. Mirna Ackers)

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet op. 1 in F minor (arr. Mirna Ackers)
I. Allegro con brio
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto – Trio   

Rama Kumaran:  Sonatine
I. Andante

Friederich Kuhlau: Grand Flute Quartet, op. 103
I. Andante maestoso – Allegro assai con molto fuoco
II. Scherzo: Allegro assai
III. Adagio molto con espressione
IV. Rondo – Allegro assai

Astor Piazzolla: Libertango (arr. Mirna Ackers)