By Special Arrangement
Douglas Townsend
About this work:
Essentially arrangements of traditional songs. Commissioned and world premiered by the balladeer-humorist, Oscar Brand, in Manhattan's Town Hall, on September 22,
1951. (NYTimes, 9/16/51, 9/24/51) One reviewer observed: "Mr. Townsend's accompaniments are fluid and appropriate. They do not undermine the verse with their fanciness. . . They serve their purpose well and are not asked to do anything more."
(NYHeraldTribune 9/24/51)
Year composed: 1951
Duration: 00:20:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 Players
Instrumentation: 1 Violin, 2 Guitar (Classical/Acoustic), 1 Banjo, 1 Medium Voice
Instrumentation notes: Singer may accompany himself/herself on one of the guitars.