- Horn Concerto (Williams)
John Williams 's Concerto for Horn and Orchestra is a solo composition for horn with orchestra accompaniment. Williams wrote the piece for Dale Clevenger of theChicago Symphony Orchestra in 2003 on a commission from the Edward F. Schmidt Family Commissioning Fund. The premiere performance took place on November 29, 2003. The work is technically demanding of the performer, and Williams himself is said to have described it as a symphonic poem that explores a variety of colors and moods.cite web|url=http://www.jwfan.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=363|title=Programme notes at John Williams Fan Network]Unlike most concertos, this particular work is written in five movements.
#Angelus: " far="" away,="" like="" bells="" ...="" at="" evening="" pealing"
#The Battle of the Trees: "Swift Oak ... Stout Guardian of the Door"
#Pastorale: "There Came a Day at Summer's Full"
#The Hunt: "The Hart Loves the Highwood"
#Nocturne: "The Crimson Day Withdraws"The quotes associated with the five movements are chosen from the literary works of writers that Williams admires.
Orchestration
This concerto is scored for a large orchestra, consisting of 3
flute s,piccolo , 3oboe s,English horn , 3clarinet s, 3bassoon s,contrabassoon , 4 Horns in F, 3trumpet s, 3trombone s,tuba ,piano ,celesta ,harp and strings.References
External links
* [http://www.jwfan.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=363 John Williams Fan Network]
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