"The Trout Quintet"

"The Trout Quintet" is a chamber music piece composed by Franz Schubert, officially called Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667. Named after its beautiful, flowing theme resembling a trout in a stream, it features piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Schubert wrote it in 1819, capturing a lively, cheerful mood with lyrical melodies and intricate interplay among instruments. The second movement is especially famous for its gentle, song-like theme. It is widely appreciated for its melodic grace and intimate character, exemplifying Schubert’s gift for combining simplicity with emotional depth in chamber music.