Stephen Foster

The second movement Gentle Annie mourns a departed loved one in a beautiful and lyrical melody. The final movement Nelly Bly is lighthearted and full of drive and energy. An excellent piece for concert or festival and well within the grasp of medium-level orchestras.

Your students will find this popular Foster folk song fun to learn and play. The contrasts in dynamics and pizzicato will keep players interested in rehearsal and make it fulfilling to play in performance. Even the cellos and basses get to play the melody! (1:10) / Orchestre A Cordes