Poème
Ernesto P. Pellegrini
About this work:
Publisher: Arizona Recordings
As the title indicates, the work attempts to evoke a sense of nostalgia associated with romantic poetry — — but is done in an abstract way. The lyrical motive [0 1 2 5 6] which is heard at the outset, played by the soloist, is the motivating force of the entire work. The motive, derived from a Neapolitan folk song (“La monacella” [“The Nun”]) is developed throughout in a very rhapsodic manner. Even though the overall structure appears to be ABA in form, it seems so only because the return of the opening refrain is at a certain point reintroduced making this moment a recapitulation of what has preceded. Due to the chamber-like forces of the ensemble, many coloristic aspects of the orchestration are continuously manipulated, which add to the evocative quality of the work.
Version: Original version
Year composed: 1994
Duration: 00:14:30
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 10+ players
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, ,1 Alto Saxophone soloist(s), 2 Horn in F, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Celesta, 1 Strings (General), 1 Harp
Instrumentation notes: Solo Alto Saxophone (Eb); Flute 2/Picc.
Strings can be as few as 2,2,2,2,1. Additional strings can be added at the discretion of the conductor