1956

for string orchestra

By:

• John Ritchie

Duration:

13' 00"

Contents:

Also known as Suite for strings:
Allegro
Air
Intrada
Fugue

Availability

• This work has a score and 6 recordings

Programme Note

Suite No. 1 for String Orchestra is dedicated to Alex Lindsay, founder and conductor of the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra. It was completed in April 1956 and performed soon after by the National Orchestra (the forerunner of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) under the director of John Hopkins.

Difficulty:

Advanced

Dedication:

Dedicated to Alex Lindsay

Performance History

	02 Dec 1958	Performed by the National Orchestra, conducted by John Hopkins
	20 May 2007	Performed by the St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra, Auckland, conducted by Michael Joel
		Michael Joel    St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra