Panufnik, Andrzej: Harmony (1989) 17'
A Poem for chamber orchestra
Scoring
2.2.2.2-0.0.0.0-8.6.4.4.0 Strings possible maximum 12.10.8.6.0, or minimum 6.5.4.3.0.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
World Premiere
12/15/1989
Tilles Center, Long Island, New York
New York Chamber Symphony / Andrzej Panufnik
Composer's Notes
The title Harmony refers to the vertical sound (harmony based on 8- and 9-note scales); horizontal sound (melodic lines constructed on two 3-note cells); ‘harmonious’ use of metres 4/4 and 3/4; and the balance of orchestral colour – the composition is designed stereophonically, with dialogues between strings and woodwinds, both groups have equal significance.
The subtitle Poem refers to the poetic and emotional element. This composition is dedicated to my wife Camilla in celebration of the 25th anniversary of our marriage – hence the warm and lyrical climate.
Andrzej Panufnik
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to the composer
A Poem for chamber orchestra
Scoring
2.2.2.2-0.0.0.0-8.6.4.4.0 Strings possible maximum 12.10.8.6.0, or minimum 6.5.4.3.0.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
World Premiere
12/15/1989
Tilles Center, Long Island, New York
New York Chamber Symphony / Andrzej Panufnik
Composer's Notes
The title Harmony refers to the vertical sound (harmony based on 8- and 9-note scales); horizontal sound (melodic lines constructed on two 3-note cells); ‘harmonious’ use of metres 4/4 and 3/4; and the balance of orchestral colour – the composition is designed stereophonically, with dialogues between strings and woodwinds, both groups have equal significance.
The subtitle Poem refers to the poetic and emotional element. This composition is dedicated to my wife Camilla in celebration of the 25th anniversary of our marriage – hence the warm and lyrical climate.
Andrzej Panufnik
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to the composer
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