Sharp, Arianna for String Orchestra
$145.00
This piece, titled "Arianna," is openly romantic and expressive in its theme. It features an energetic introduction with a commanding cello/bass subject and a lyrical theme presented by the first violins. The composition invites the string ensemble to explore phrasing and balance in a bel canto setting. It also includes a foreboding middle section with a haunting B minor melody. The composition concludes with diminishing lines that may feature solos or front desks, bringing the listener and player satisfaction.
Sharp, Arianna for String Orchestra
This composition, titled "Arianna," is openly romantic and expressive in its theme. The piece starts with an energetic, galloping introduction featuring a commanding cello/bass subject, announcing the arrival of Arianna. The first violins present the lyrical theme in this section, accompanied by rolling cellos. This expressive aria invites and challenges the string ensemble to collectively explore the beauty of phrasing and balance in an attractive bel canto setting. A pulsing quaver texture underpins the middle section, which becomes distinctly foreboding when combined with its haunting B minor melody. The sections are arranged in an overarching ternary form, with a tender conclusion featuring diminishing lines that may include solos or front desks. The idiomatic writing brings satisfaction to both the listener and the player.
