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"Pizzicato Pride"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Pizzicato Pride |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | String Orchestra |
| Date | 23 July 2002 (manuscript: 1990) |
| Duration | 5'05 |
| Style | Allegro - Andante - Allegro |
| Key | Modal (various modes) |
| Meter | 4/4 - 9/8 |
| Measures | 153 |
| Tempo | 120 - 56 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This modal piece for string orchestra, entitled Pizzicato Pride, uses pizzicato playing only. The composition is divided into three sections: two Allegro sections (4/4, 120 BPM) are bridged by a slower middle section (9/8 with irregular meters, 56 BPM). The theme is set in counterpoint style (3 part, use of inversion) and supported by accented chords. Near the end the piece picks up speed and becomes more tonal. The string orchestra must have sufficient players to allow frequent divisi playing.