79456A3A-77AB-44D6-8C91-49C5F76CC5BE
| ID | 79456A3A-77AB-44D6-8C91-49C5F76CC5BE |
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| Titlecode | R01035 |
| Title Name | Viola Concerto in One Movement |
| Marketing Copy | (not set) |
| Instrumentation | Viola, Piano Reduction, from: 2.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Perc(2).Pno.Hp: Str (Winds positioned antiphonally divided into two quintets) |
| Commission | (not set) |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | The Viola Concerto was written for Atar Arad. Every idea in the piece reflects one of the marvelous qualities of a viola in the hands of an artist. No other instrument has such a natural warmth, mystery, amiable jocularity, forthright directness, and folk-like voice. In this Viola Concerto, the sound and character of the solo instrument is set apart from its surroundings in a variety of ways; the viola and orchestra rarely share material. The one-movement form provides ample opportunities for sectional overlapping, juxtapositioning, interlocking, and cross-referencing, but the listener should be able to recognize six distinct sections (averaging 3-4 minutes in length) which alternate slow and fast tempos. The initial idea, a gesture which grows out of a repeated C-sharp (marked marcato, relentless) presents a ritualistic character which re-appears throughout the piece. The three fast sections are defined by demonic, incisive staccato eighth-notes; a "rustic, hearty" folk-like melody peppered with driving repeated 32nd-notes interlaced with the orchestra+s delicate triplet weavings; and a bright, high-spirited scherzo-finale. The work+s center of gravity is the pivotal fifth section, a free "Blues." |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 1995 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 23 |
| Ensemble Size | 2 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:33:07.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:33:07 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | -World Premiere. Atar Arad, viola. Indiana University Chamber Orchestra/ Paul Biss. 24 Mar 99. |
| Recording Credits | Recorded by Atar Arad (viola), Indiana University Chamber Orchestra, Paul Biss, "The Music of Don Freund Vol. 1," IUSM-10 |
| Review | "Perhaps the big newsÉwas the introduction of an impressive, very workable new concerto for the viola, one that required a first rate violist, of course, but that could, if word gets around, make a mark on the repertory for that instrument. ThereÕs plenty in the score with which a violist can show off. ThereÕs some very nice and some very interesting music for the listener to take in, and in relative comfort. And the instrumental ensemble required Ñ two antiphonal wind quintets, percussion, harp, piano and strings Ñ should not be too difficult to gather and rehearse." --Peter Jacobi, Bloomington Herald-Times |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 10 |
| Title Movements | (not set) |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Viola |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 99 |
| Title Instrument Header | 57 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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