Concerto for Orchestra (Previn)
André Previn's Concerto for Orchestra was written in 2016 on a commission from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra underwritten by the Robert and Marianne Denes Fund in celebration of the ensemble's centennial 2020-2021 concert season. Its world premiere was given by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Julian Kuerti in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on June 4, 2022.[1] The piece was Previn's last composed concerto before his death in 2019 at the age of 89.[2][3]
Structure
The concerto has a duration of approximately 25 minutes as is cast in four movements:[1]
- Prologue
- Duets
- Remember
- Finale
Instrumentation
The work is scored for a large orchestra comprising three flutes (3rd doubling piccolo), two oboes (2nd doubling English horn), English horn, two clarinets (1st doubling A-flat clarinet; 2nd doubling E-flat clarinet), bass clarinet, two bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, three trumpets, two trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, three percussionists, celesta, harp, and strings.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Previn, André (2016). "Concerto for Orchestra". G. Schirmer Inc. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Dominianni, Andrew (June 2, 2022). "Kalamazoo Symphony to perform world premiere of famous composer's last concerto". WWMT. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Lieurance, Cara (June 2, 2022). "The last major work of a genius gets its premiere by the Kalamazoo Symphony in 100th season celebration". WMUK. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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