Wolfgang Stavonhagen, violin; The Imperial Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of Tokyo; The Vienna Symphony Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor
Composed from 1950 to 1951, the Harrison Kerr's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra was somewhat revised in the early part of 1956. It was the later version that has been used for this recording. The Concerto is cast in three movements: I. Andante quasi largo, Allegretto, Allegro; II. Lento; III. Allegro moderato. The three movements are closely related thematically, i.e., the principal and secondary themes of the third movement are derived from those of the first. There is also a reference to the so-called B section of the second movement.
The Concerto is predominantly polyphonic in texture and, although it frequently gives the impression of being twelve-tone in conception, it is not strictly so at any time.
Henry Cowell’s reputation was first established in Europe and the United States by his earlier techniques of dissonance, harmony and polyphony. Well-known examples are the piano pieces of 1912 through 1929 or the orchestral compositions, Synchrony (1932) and the Sinfonietta (1928). The Seventh Symphony of Cowell marks the absorption of these techniques into his modal style. In this work diatonic melodies meet and cross, and the resulting dissonance forms the natural basis for his harmonic language.
This title, originally issued on the CRI label, is now available as a burn-on-demand CD (CD-R) or download in MP3/320, FLAC or WAV formats. CD-Rs come in a protective sleeve; no print booklet or jewel case included. Full liner notes are accessible via the link above.
Imperial Philharmonic of Tokyo
Harrison Kerr: Concerto for Violin & Orchestra/Henry Cowell: Symphony No. 7
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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: I. Andante quasi largo - Allegretto - Allegro
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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Lento
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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: III. Allegro moderato
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Symphony No. 7: I. Maestoso
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Symphony No. 7: II. Andante
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Symphony No. 7: III. Presto
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Symphony No. 7: IV. Maestoso
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