697342A8-058E-4B6A-B832-857E17564E76
| ID | 697342A8-058E-4B6A-B832-857E17564E76 |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | X504004 |
| Title Name | Three American Portraits |
| Marketing Copy | Rhythms and harmonies from the folk tradition. Movements: I. Greeting, II. As One, III. Rumble |
| Instrumentation | String Quartet |
| Commission | (not set) |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | Three American Portraits for String Quartet are inter-related movements each displaying uniquely American characteristics. "Greeting" is a rough-hewn work with jagged contrasts between pizzicato and arco sections. The language is simple and diatonic, interspersed with vocal and tapping effects for color (and humor). Occasional references to popular idioms of jazz and rock can also be heard. The quiet beginning section is intended to draw in the audience, while the boisterous conclusion seeks to provide an awakening 'splash of cold water.' "As One" is modal (natural minor) and folk-like in character, perhaps Celtic and/or Appalachian. The opening melody in the viola, derived from the ending of "Greeting" is echoed by the other strings. As the imitative entrances draw together more tightly, the intent is to create a tension that heightens the mournful quality of the melody. "Rumble" is urban, often angry and violent, nocturnal and greasy. The opening section, again derived for the ending of "Greeting," is marked 'with energy and foreboding,' presented in a 7/8 meter for purposes of aggression. This movement may be interpreted as a street fight. Gwyneth Walker |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 1988 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 13 |
| Ensemble Size | 4 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:32:09.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:32:09 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | -Carnelian String Quartet. 04 Jun 95. -Nicolo String Quartet. 20 May 94; 11 Dec 94. -The Women's Philharmonic String Quartet. 08 May 94. |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
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| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 10 |
| Title Movements | I. Greeting II. As One III. Rumble |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | String Duo & Ensemble |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 76 |
| Title Instrument Header | 63 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
| Clean Url | three-american-portraits-x504004 |