1960

for string orchestra

By:

• Anthony Watson

Duration:

06' 00"

Samples

Score (699k)

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Availability

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Programme Note

Prelude for Allegro and Strings was commissioned by the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra. The whole work generates from a six-note pattern announced in the opening bars. Colouristic writing is anchored by raw and resonant open fifths – most notably during a plaintive viola solo in the middle of the work.

Commissioned:

Commissioned by the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra

• Alex Lindsay String Orchestra

Difficulty:

Advanced

Performance History

	16 May 2009	Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Matthias Bamert at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
		New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
	19 May 2009	Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Matthias Bamert at the Municipal Theatre, Napier
		New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
	21 May 2009	Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Matthias Bamert at the Founders Theatre, Hamilton
		New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
	23 May 2009	Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Matthias Bamert at the Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
		New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
	27 Feb 2011	Performed by ARCO String Orchestra with conductor Alex Taylor at Kerr Street Artspace, in Auckland
	13 Mar 2011	Performed by ARCO String Orchestra with conductor Alex Taylor at St Mary’s College Hall, in Auckland