Analysis
The quartet throughout is characterized by sudden dramatic shifts from fortissimo to pianissimo, from the lyrical to the compelling and dramatic. A driving undercurrent of triplets is a recurring motif in all four movements.
There are four movements:
- Allegro, in D minor and common time
- Andante con moto, in G minor and divided common (2/2) time
- Scherzo: Allegro molto, in D minor and 3/4 time
- Presto, in D minor and 6/8 time
Read more about this topic: String Quartet No. 14 (Schubert)
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