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Lou Harrison (1917-2003)
Nationality:
American
Born: May 14, 1917, Portland, OR Died: February 2, 2003, Lafayette, IN (age 85)
Suite
(for cello and harp)
| I. | Chorale | ||
| II. | Pastoral | ||
| III. | Interlude | ||
| IV. | Aria | ||
| V. | Chorale |
Duration: 12 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1949 (age 31-32)
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glossary
- Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- chorale, choral—hymn; sacred tune; commonly, a hymn from the Protestant church
- duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
- intermezzo, intermedio [S], intermède [F], interlude, Entr'acte—music that is "inserted" (or "interpolated) between two musical entities of greater importance (e.g. movements, acts, verses, etc.). Often suggests music of a lighter character, entertaining contrast or even improvisation.
- pastorale, pastoral—referring to the bucolic setting of shepherds, the countryside and an idealized relationship to nature
- suite—a set of instrumental pieces (movements) played together to create a larger whole. Suites tend towards collections of dances, frequently in the same key, preceded by a prelude, introduction or overture.