205246C6-DA24-4C87-9D21-B656E17B5496
| ID | 205246C6-DA24-4C87-9D21-B656E17B5496 |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | R00891 |
| Title Name | A Concerto of Hymns and Spirituals (B-flat solo part & piano reduction) |
| Marketing Copy | Piano reduction with solo trumpet in B flat. C solo part available separately. |
| Instrumentation | Trumpet, Piano reduction from: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str |
| Commission | Commissioned by the Carson City Chamber Orchestra. |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | This concerto comprises three movements; each based on a particular hymn or spiritual. Each movement offers a distinct presentation and treatment of the original melody. "All Creatures (of our God and King)" is a stately hymn. The qualities of spaciousness and breadth are emphasized in the gradual unfolding of the initial statement of the tune. One might hear the gentle breathing or pulsing of the earth in the string accompaniment. Then, as the energy of the music gathers, the creatures of the earth appear in the orchestra: mosquitoes, birds in flight, elephants and horses, perhaps. All contribute to the full treatment of this hymn tune. "Steal Away" is far more reflective presentation. The orchestra opens this movement with descending semi-tones marked 'as falling tears.' This opening motif permeates the entire movement, surrounding the melody with tears. A duet is created between the solo trumpet and a clarinet, expanding upon the tears pattern. Indeed, the movement closes with the two soloists elaborating these phrases over 'sighing' harmonic progressions in the orchestra. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" is place in a swing rhythm for a lively joyous interpretation. Various newly composed counter-motives are interspersed within the spiritual as a means of developing the rhythms inherent in the song. There is frequent playful 'theme-swapping' between the trumpet and the orchestra. A section near the end of the movement features the Percussion Section while the trumpet enjoys the various uses of the mute. This is a particularly celebratory movement. Gwyneth Walker |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 1997 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 16 |
| Ensemble Size | 2 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:31:57.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:31:57 |
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| Title Category | 1 |
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| Title Instrument Category Text | Trumpet |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 99 |
| Title Instrument Header | 9 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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