Jenkins, Karl: Palladio (1995) 16'
for string orchestra
Scoring
strings (min.6.5.4.3.2).
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
Composer's Notes
Palladio was inspired by the sixteenth-century Italian architect Andrea Palladio, whose work embodies the Renaissance celebration of harmony and order. Two of Palladio's hallmarks are mathematical harmony and architectural elements borrowed from classical antiquity, a philosophy which I feel reflects my own approach to composition. The first movement I adapted and used for the 'Shadows' A Diamond is Forever television commercial for a worldwide campaign. The middle movement I have since rearranged for two female voices and string orchestra, as heard in Cantus Insolitus from my work Songs of Sanctuary.
Programme note by Karl Jenkins, 1996
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to the composer.
Recommended Recording
Smith Quartet/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Karl Jenkins
Sony SK62276
To purchase this CD from Amazon, click here
for string orchestra
Scoring
strings (min.6.5.4.3.2).
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
Composer's Notes
Palladio was inspired by the sixteenth-century Italian architect Andrea Palladio, whose work embodies the Renaissance celebration of harmony and order. Two of Palladio's hallmarks are mathematical harmony and architectural elements borrowed from classical antiquity, a philosophy which I feel reflects my own approach to composition. The first movement I adapted and used for the 'Shadows' A Diamond is Forever television commercial for a worldwide campaign. The middle movement I have since rearranged for two female voices and string orchestra, as heard in Cantus Insolitus from my work Songs of Sanctuary.
Programme note by Karl Jenkins, 1996
Reproduction Rights
This programme note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programmes with a credit to the composer.
Recommended Recording
Smith Quartet/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Karl Jenkins
Sony SK62276
To purchase this CD from Amazon, click here
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