Harold in Italy, Op. 16

SKU: AP.36-A131102

UPC: 659359623844. English.

In January 1834, the great violinist Niccolo Paganini asked Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) to write a viola concerto so that he could showcase his newly-acquired Stradivarius, though Paganini rejected the work when he saw that he would not be playing continuously. HAROLD EN ITALIE (HAROLD IN ITALY), Op. 16/ H. 68, inspired by the travels of the Byronic hero, premiered on November 23, 1834, with the Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire. Chretien Urhan performed as soloist instead of Paganini under the baton of Narcisse Girard. Rather than a concerto, it is more accurately described as a symphony with viola obbligato. Hearing it at a December 1838 concert, an ecstatic Paganini pulled the composer back onto the stage and knelt to kiss his hand. Franz Liszt prepared a piano transcription with viola accompaniment of the work in 1836 as S.472. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2(1st dEH).2.4: 4.2+2Crnt.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Viola.

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SKU: HL.50605263

ISBN 9781705172773. UPC: 196288091363. 9.0x12.0 inches.

A concerto inspired by Medieval bestiaries, updated to reflect the sounds and sights of the modern city: The Mercedes, The High-heeled Shoes, The Park at Night, The Cash Register, The Bus, The City Hall Bells. As the composer writes: 'In Berlioz's famous viola concerto, young Harold goes to Italy to broaden his mind. Here our protagonist goes under the skin of the city sounds, in a quest to find out what forces are hiding within.'.

SKU: TM.09113SC

Solo (no pf) in set. See #211-6007 for sol/pf.

SKU: TM.09113SET

Solo (no pf) in set. See #211-6007 for sol/pf.