Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)

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For Viola and Piano

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Work Title Suite for viola & small orchestra
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Composer Vaughan Williams, Ralph
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRV 83
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 movements in 3 groups:
  • Group 1
  1. Prelude. Allegro moderato (C major)
  2. Carol. Andante con moto (E major)
  3. Christmas Dance. Allegro (G major)
  • Group 2
  1. Ballad. Lento non troppo (C major)
  2. Moto perpetuo. Allegro (C minor)
  • Group 3
  1. Musette. Lento (E major)
  2. Polka melancolique. Molto moderato (D minor)
  3. Galop. Allegro molto (F minor)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1934
First Performance. 1934-11-12: London, Queen's Hall
Malcolm Sargent, conductor
First Publication. 1936
Dedication Lionel Tertis
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation Solo: viola
Orchestra: 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, percussion, celesta, harp, strings
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