Raymond: Concerto de Miyajima for Guitar, Flute, Oboe, and Strings
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- Composer: Jean-Marie Raymond (1949-)
- Format: Score & Solo Guitar Part
- Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Guitar, Strings
- Binding: Spiral Bound
- ISBN:
- Size: 8.9 x 11.8 inches
- Pages: 54
Description
From the very beginning, Jean-Marie Raymond's Concerto for Guitar, Flute, Oboe and String Orchestra creates a vibrant and immersive atmosphere.
After an initial dominant chord in tremolo by the orchestra, the guitar, alone, sets the tone by initiating the first movement, revealing immediately the full expressive richness of the instrument. Its warm timbre and melodic lines weave a captivating atmosphere, which is soon elevated when the flute takes up the initial theme, this time supported by the guitar, oboe and strings. This subtle interaction between the instruments generates a fluid and profound dialogue, where each timbre flourishes fully.
One of the great singularities of this concerto lies in its use of modulations, bringing a fascinating diversity of harmonic colors and infusing a constant vitality to the entire work.
These tonal variations, masterfully integrated, open a rich emotional palette, offering the listener a sensory experience in perpetual motion, oscillating between contemplative sweetness and passionate outbursts. This composition is a vibrant ode to harmonic richness and instrumental dialogue, where each modulation opens the door to a new sonic adventure, accentuating the sensation of a musical journey in perpetual evolution.
Composed of three movements with well-defined identities, this work nonetheless preserves a perfect stylistic coherence, with each section integrating smoothly into the whole.
The guitar, whose score is finely adapted to its specificities, plays a central role: combining virtuosity and expressiveness, it guides with brilliance the thread of the musical discourse. Faithful to Jean-Marie Raymond's aesthetic, this magnificent concerto stands out for its omnipresent lyricism and finely chiseled melodies, which captivate from the very first measures.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Raymond: Concerto de Miyajima for Guitar, Flute, Oboe, and Strings
