LEWIS, Paul (1943- )
ENGLISH SUITE for string orchestra
Concert Originals Series GMCO042
Catalogue Number: GMCO042
Difficulty level: D What's this?
ISMN: 9790222230354
Orchestration
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
"English Suite" was originally written for string quartet. The work reflects the composer's love of the English countryside, uses folk song-like material and sits firmly in the tradition established by Holst and Vaughan Williams. Paul Lewis is of the opinion that every English composer should write a work for string orchestra.
This suite is in four movements: March, Meditation, Jig and Jaunt.
It is also published for sale in the original version for string quartet (GM027)
Duration: 10 minutes
A PACK comprises one full score and strings 4/4/3/4/2
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
"English Suite" was originally written for string quartet. The work reflects the composer's love of the English countryside, uses folk song-like material and sits firmly in the tradition established by Holst and Vaughan Williams. Paul Lewis is of the opinion that every English composer should write a work for string orchestra.
This suite is in four movements: March, Meditation, Jig and Jaunt.
It is also published for sale in the original version for string quartet (GM027)
Duration: 10 minutes
A PACK comprises one full score and strings 4/4/3/4/2
