E4BCC8BF-595D-46B1-8A69-D839AF8D06FD
| ID | E4BCC8BF-595D-46B1-8A69-D839AF8D06FD |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | R01286 |
| Title Name | Concerto in One Movement for Organ and Chamber Orchestra: Alaska |
| Marketing Copy | Concerto in One Movement for Organ and Chamber Orchestra ("Alaska") was written for Madeline Schatz and the Arctic Chammber Orchestra. In one movement, the moods and tempos shift from a broad sustained beginning to a lively and rhythmic section, followed by a quiet, slower middle section. A brief organ cadenza introduces an extended, again lively and rhythmicc final section. Although the organ is prevalent almost throughout, there are also important statements and colorations in the orchestra. One may recognize a few borrowed musical references: a rhythmic patter of the Inuit; the first phrase of the "Passion Chorale" from the 16th century composer Hans Leo Hassler; and the traditional Hebrew melody, "Yigdal." |
| Instrumentation | Organ Solo 2(1d Piccolo).2.2.2: 2.2.0.0: Timpani.Percussion(1): Strings |
| Commission | Commissioned by Madeline Schatz and the Arctic Chamber Orchestra of the Fairbanks Symphony |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | Concerto in One Movement for Organ and Chamber Orchestra ("Alaska") was written in May, 1995 for Madeline Schatz and the Arctic Chamber Orchestra for premiere on the January, 1996 concert at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The organ soloist at the premiere was the composer. The work is in one movement, with the moods and tempos shifting from a broad, sustained beginning to a lively and rhythmic section, followed by a quiet, slower middle section. The ideas from the opening two sections return for the final third of the work. Although the organ is prevalent almost throughout there are also important statements and colorations in the orchestra. A few borrowed musical references may be recognizable: a rhythmic pattern of the Inuit (from the Padleirmiut Eskimo, tribe of Reindeer/Caribou west of Hudson Bay) early in the work (measure 20) that occurs more dramatically and climactically later on; the first phrase of the "Passion Chorale" from the 16th century composer Hans Leo Hassler; and the traditional Hebrew Melody, "Yigdal," which is heard in its entirety in the slow, middle section. These references have meanings that are left to the listener to interpret. The composer is grateful to Madeline Schatz and the Arctic Chamber Orchestra of the Fairbanks Symphony for the commission and performance of this work. --Emma Lou Diemer |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 1995 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 15 |
| Ensemble Size | 13 |
| Date Created | 2022-11-29 20:32:06.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:32:06 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | -Michele Johns, organ. Plymouth (MI) Symphony/ Nan Washburn. 8 Feb 2003. -World Premiere. Emma Lou Diemer, organ. Arctic Chamber Orchestra of the Fairbanks Symphony/ Madeline Schatz. 27 Jan 96. |
| Recording Credits | Recorded by Marilyn Mason (organ), Slovak Radio Orchestra, Paul Freeman, Albany Records Troy 706 |
| Review | (not set) |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 7 |
| Title Movements | (not set) |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Full Orchestra |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 91 |
| Title Instrument Header | 41 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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