1:Adagio “An Autumn Leaf”
2:Lento “Autumn's Arrival”
3:Allegro con brio “Autumn's End”
Movement 1: Adagio
The suite begins with a slow and expressive Adagio,
evoking the beauty and serenity of the autumn season.
The solo viola presents a serene melody that echoes the
rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. The music is
filled with delicate harmonies and soft dynamics,
capturing the subtle beauty of the fall season.
Movement 2: Lento
The second movement i...(+)
1:Adagio “An Autumn Leaf”
2:Lento “Autumn's Arrival”
3:Allegro con brio “Autumn's End”
Movement 1: Adagio
The suite begins with a slow and expressive Adagio,
evoking the beauty and serenity of the autumn season.
The solo viola presents a serene melody that echoes the
rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. The music is
filled with delicate harmonies and soft dynamics,
capturing the subtle beauty of the fall season.
Movement 2: Lento
The second movement is a Lento, expressing the
bittersweet emotions that often accompany the arrival
of autumn. The viola plays a plaintive melody that
expresses feelings of longing and melancholy. The music
is characterized by a slow, mournful tempo, and the
soloist makes use of expressive techniques such as
vibrato and portamento to convey the sense of loss that
often accompanies the changing of the seasons.
Movement 3: Allegro con brio
The final movement is an Allegro con brio, capturing
the energy and vitality of autumn. The solo viola plays
a lively and playful melody that evokes the feeling of
falling leaves dancing in the wind. The music is marked
by rapid changes in tempo and dynamics, with the
soloist showcasing their virtuosic skills through a
series of intricate runs and arpeggios. The piece ends
with a sense of joyous celebration, as the viola bids
farewell to the autumn season with a flourish.
