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Harpsichord Concerto (Glass)

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17: 1016: 198:. Despite many residual minimalist characteristics throughout the work, such as repetitive triplets and relatively constant pulse, the concerto is tremendously varied, especially in the second movement. Themes are not restated at a noticeably increased amount, and tend to be clustered in groups of two (not unlike the thematic structure of symphonic work by 273:
2023: Jillon Stoppels Dupree (harpsichord) with Wesley Schulz conducting members of Seattle Baroque Orchestra and Auburn Symphony Orchestra, May 14, 2023, in the auditorium of Federal Way Performing Arts Center, Washington. An "original instrument" performance, using the same harpsichord Ms.Dupree
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The final movement begins with an ecstatic blast from the orchestra, a rapid, major-key theme repeated afterward by the harpsichord. This is followed by playful exchanges between the soloist and the winds; afterward, the strings engage in a complex cycle of triplets with accompaniment by the brass.
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The slower, ten-minute second movement begins with a simple repetitive rhythm by the harpsichord, which after a short duration leads into a lyrical neo-Baroque theme. A brief development ensues. This is followed by a broad statement from the brass, after which the strings and winds introduce the
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before turning decisively into a recognizably Glass-style configuration of triplets. The orchestra is low at this point, and after perhaps forty seconds, enters the scene with short bursts which aid the harpsichord's rapid spins. The movement slows somewhat into a more lyrical second section,
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theme which continues beneath. After a period of approximately two minutes, flutes, bassoon and oboe begin a varied, lengthy partnership while the strings and harpsichord provide a gentle pulse. After a recapitulation of the second theme, the movement draws to a close with a return to the
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dominated by strings. Soon after horns play quietly, allowing for the soloist to reenter. After a period of development the movement, eight minutes in duration, recalls the Bach-like theme introduced at first, and draws to a close.
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2002: Jillon Stoppels Dupree (Harpsichord) and Ralf GothĂłni (with Northwest Chamber Orchestra), recorded 2006, released 2006 on The Concerto Project Vol. II (Orange Mountain Music) as "Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra"
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second theme. The statement is repeated after a tremulous harpsichord interlude. Soon afterwards the harpsichord further develops its opening material; it is later joined by the strings, who present a fluctuating,
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in spring of 2002. It was commissioned for the Northwest Chamber Orchestra by Charles and Diana Carey and published by Dunvagen Music. Glass wrote the concerto with the
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are a noted reference in this piece's composition. In addition, the middle movement sponsors a fluid introductory theme which again echoes Bach and perhaps
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Rich in counterpoint, this section gives way to a further spiral of brass, with auxiliary support from the harpsichord. The concerto closes in a
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as soloist performing with the Northwest Chamber Orchestra. It is approximately 20 minutes in length. The concerto was included in Glass'
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in mind; however, in order to approach the work in a modern idiom, he calls for a contemporary chamber orchestra to accompany the
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or Haydn). Glass also concludes in a strong major key, a stylistic decision avoided in many of his earlier pieces.
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The work is written in the standard three movement concerto format, with a typical fast-slow-fast progression.
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The concerto opens on a scale and long trill played by the harpsichord, which first seems to resemble
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variation, concluding on a powerful four-note motif Glass also uses to conclude his
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Although Philip Glass has, albeit controversially, often been labeled as
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played at the premiere, with several of the original string players.
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signature concerto ending, also consisting of four rapid notes.
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This concerto calls for a relatively small chamber orchestra:
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The work was premiered on September 21, 2002, in Seattle's
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Philip Glass
Baroque tradition
harpsichord
concerto
Seattle
David Schrader
Concerto Project
flute
oboes
bassoon
horns
Strings
violin
viola
cello
double bass
Bach
minimalist
Haydnesque
Cello Concerto No. 1
Tirol Piano Concerto
Rachmaninoff's
classical
Second Piano Concerto
Mozart
Baroque
harpsichord concertos
Handel
Benaroya Hall

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