4 (mere) Bagatelles
composer: Joe Duddell
for string quartet
Commissioned work: Commissioned by the Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts with funds provided by the Colwinston Charitable Trust
Premiere: August 24, 2007 Presteigne, St Andrew\'s Church (UK) Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts 2007 · Psophos Quartet
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Duration: 5' 0''
Year of composition: 2007
Difficulty: difficult
Edition: score and parts
28 Pages - Saddle stitching
ISMN: 979-0-2201-3063-2
Order number: ED 13181
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Description
Duddell's short string quartet made up of four "mere" bagatelles is a treat for both players and audiences. First performed by the Psophos Quartet at the 2007 Presteigne Festival and recently transcribed for string orchestra, Duddell embraces the historical weight of the prestigious string quartet medium by alluding to a wealth of masterpieces by Mozart, Stravinsky, Debussy, Beethoven, Tippett and Webern. Despite these acknowledged references, the music is still distinctly Duddell's, with catchy melodic lines, tender harmonies and rhythmic energy. This is a fantastic new work for young quartets interested in new repertoire.
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