Composed in May 1998 and at first called simply
"Divertimento," Edward Lein's Symphony no. 1 was
designed as four-movement orchestral work akin to the
light-hearted instrumental suites of the 18th Century.
The movements emulate formal patterns perfected by
Haydn and Mozart, and the harmonic fabric is
essentially diatonic – straightforward and easygoing.
And, like those rococo entertainments, it incorporates
elements of folk and contemporary popular music as a
natural part of the musical discou...(+)
Composed in May 1998 and at first called simply
"Divertimento," Edward Lein's Symphony no. 1 was
designed as four-movement orchestral work akin to the
light-hearted instrumental suites of the 18th Century.
The movements emulate formal patterns perfected by
Haydn and Mozart, and the harmonic fabric is
essentially diatonic – straightforward and easygoing.
And, like those rococo entertainments, it incorporates
elements of folk and contemporary popular music as a
natural part of the musical discourse, foregoing irony
and parody.
For a detailed description, please visit
leinmachine.blogspot.com/p/program-notes-i.html#LEIN
Erratum: In IV.Rondo, mm.208-216 "Tpt.1" should be
"Clar.1 or Tenor Sax."
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