Fine, Irving: Notturno for Strings and Harp (1951) 15'
1.Lento 2.Animato 3.Adagio
Scoring
Solo harp-strings(minimum 6.4.3.3.1
World Premiere
3/28/1951
Jordan Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Marcel Grandjamy, harp / Zimbler String Sinfonietta (comprised of members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra)
Repertoire Note
One of his most frequently performed works, the Notturno for Strings and Harp's romantic lushness departs somewhat from Fine's earlier, neoclassic style. The work has been characterized as the composer's own blend of the styles of Chopin, Mozart, and Stravinsky. Its three movements, "Lento," "Animato," and "Adagio," share some thematic material; the slow movements each end with lyrical viola solos. Leonard Bernstein conducted the Notturno's "Adagio" movement at Fine's memorial concert in 1962.
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to Boosey & Hawkes/Jennifer DeLapp.
1.Lento 2.Animato 3.Adagio
Scoring
Solo harp-strings(minimum 6.4.3.3.1
World Premiere
3/28/1951
Jordan Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Marcel Grandjamy, harp / Zimbler String Sinfonietta (comprised of members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra)
Repertoire Note
One of his most frequently performed works, the Notturno for Strings and Harp's romantic lushness departs somewhat from Fine's earlier, neoclassic style. The work has been characterized as the composer's own blend of the styles of Chopin, Mozart, and Stravinsky. Its three movements, "Lento," "Animato," and "Adagio," share some thematic material; the slow movements each end with lyrical viola solos. Leonard Bernstein conducted the Notturno's "Adagio" movement at Fine's memorial concert in 1962.
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to Boosey & Hawkes/Jennifer DeLapp.
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