Concerto for 2 Mandolins & Orchestra

John Craton

About this work:
Composed for Sebastiaan de Grebber and Ferdinand Binnendijk and dedicated to Marianne Timmerman-Hollander, the concerto is subtited “Rromane Bjavela” (“Romani Evenings”). A strong Romani influence permeates the three movements:

Allegretto—Andante—Allegretto
Adagio
Allegro—Vivacissimo

The score is embargoed until its premiere but will appear here afterward. Write to the composer for additional information. mp3s of the Sibelius playback may be found here.

Year composed: 2006
Duration: 00:17:00
Ensemble type: Solo instrument, non-keyboard:Mandolin
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: 2 solo mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses.

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