Triple Concerto

In the Triple Concerto, Bernard Rands takes a unique approach to the concerto form, pairing each soloist with specific groups of instrumentalists from the orchestra, creating three distinct ensembles. The work begins with an extended trio exposition of the musical materials by the three soloists, each of whom then gradually becomes identified with one of the ensembles. Thus, says the composer, ’three simultaneous concerti are in progress.’ The pairing of the soloists and ensembles changes and „composite“ ensembles emerge, e.g. all winds, all strings etc., as the opening material is developed and transformed.