Horn Concerto (Williams)

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 the Chicago 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.#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 flutes, piccolo, 3 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 Horns in F, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 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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