Sinfonietta (Roussel)
Sinfonietta op. 52 is a small symphony for string orchestra by Albert Roussel composed in 1934. It was premiered on the 19th of November, 1934 by the , conducted by Jane Evrard. It was written at the same time as his fourth symphony.[1] The first movement is a sonata-form.[2]
Analysis[]
- Allegro molto
- Andante
- Allegro
The work typically lasts eight minutes.
Discography[]
- L'Orchestre de Chambre de la Sarre dirigé par Karl Ristenpart, 1955 (Les Discophiles Français [1], Grand prix du disque 1956)
- L'Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire dirigé par André Cluytens (EMI) ;
- L'Orchestre national royal d'Écosse dirigé par Stéphane Denève, 2007 (Naxos)
References[]
- ^ Labelle, Nicole (2001). Roussel, Albert. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.23971.
- ^ KRIER, Yves (1998). "LA SINFONIETTA : UNE INTRODUCTION À L'ART CLASSIQUE ROUSSÉLIEN". Musurgia. 5 (3/4): 163–190. ISSN 1257-7537.
Categories:
- Compositions by Albert Roussel
- 1923 compositions
- Classical music stubs