Frederick Delius
IN A SUMMER GARDEN
Goodmusic Concert Classics GMCL256
Catalogue Number: GMCL256
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ISMN: 9790222342897
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Orchestration: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais [may be omitted], 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb [may be omitted], 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion [1 or 2 players: Triangle, Bass Drum, Glockenspiel], Harp
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
I have dispensed with the third flute and third bassoon in this arrangement, diverting the parts to other instruments when they have an independent line to play. I have retained the Cor Anglais and Bass Clarinet, but if either or both are not available, when they have an independent line, they are cued into other suitable instruments. The Trumpets in C are replaced by ones in B flat, so that a conventional orchestra can play the piece if required – and therefore bring this delightful, enchanting work to a wider audience. Certain dynamics, particularly woodwind when they have a featured phrase, need to be increased and brass and strings sometimes decreased to help bring out the featured instruments as necessary. Peter Lawson
In a Summer Garden was composed in the spring of 1908 and first performed in London with Delius himself conducting on the 11th December in the same year. After this, he substantially revised the work for publication in 1911. The garden in question was that of his wife, Jelka Rosen, who owned the largest property in the village of Grez sur Loing, near Fontainebleau, some 40 miles from Paris:
"Roses, lilies and a thousand fragrant flowers. Colourful butterflies flutter from blossom to blossom and golden-brown bees hum in the warm, shimmering summer air. Beneath shady, ancient trees lies a quiet river, dotted with water lilies. In a small boat - almost hidden - are two people. A thrush sings; a toad calls in the distance."
The orchestral fantasy is obviously meant to evoke this, though it is conjecture as to what extent the paragraph is matched by the music.
Duration 13 minutes
A PACK includes a full score plus all wind, brass and percussion parts and strings 4/4/3/4/2.
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
I have dispensed with the third flute and third bassoon in this arrangement, diverting the parts to other instruments when they have an independent line to play. I have retained the Cor Anglais and Bass Clarinet, but if either or both are not available, when they have an independent line, they are cued into other suitable instruments. The Trumpets in C are replaced by ones in B flat, so that a conventional orchestra can play the piece if required – and therefore bring this delightful, enchanting work to a wider audience. Certain dynamics, particularly woodwind when they have a featured phrase, need to be increased and brass and strings sometimes decreased to help bring out the featured instruments as necessary. Peter Lawson
In a Summer Garden was composed in the spring of 1908 and first performed in London with Delius himself conducting on the 11th December in the same year. After this, he substantially revised the work for publication in 1911. The garden in question was that of his wife, Jelka Rosen, who owned the largest property in the village of Grez sur Loing, near Fontainebleau, some 40 miles from Paris:
"Roses, lilies and a thousand fragrant flowers. Colourful butterflies flutter from blossom to blossom and golden-brown bees hum in the warm, shimmering summer air. Beneath shady, ancient trees lies a quiet river, dotted with water lilies. In a small boat - almost hidden - are two people. A thrush sings; a toad calls in the distance."
The orchestral fantasy is obviously meant to evoke this, though it is conjecture as to what extent the paragraph is matched by the music.
Duration 13 minutes
A PACK includes a full score plus all wind, brass and percussion parts and strings 4/4/3/4/2.
