Montgomery: Concerto Grosso
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- Composer: Jessie Montgomery (1981-)
- Format: Score & Set of Parts
- Instrumentation: Violin, Piano (or Harp), Strings, Oboe or Clarinet
- Work: Concerto Grosso
- Size: 9.0 x 12.0 inches
Description
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association;__Co-Commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival and School,__Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., and Omega Ensemble
PROGRAM NOTE
Concerto Grosso is a two-movement work for mixed ensemble with a featured solo violin part. It is a contemporary take on the baroque practice of solo against ripieno dynamics, and improvisation in the solo part. The piece is composed in a way that allows the soloist to decide in the moment either to play what is on the page or to depart and add their own flourish against the ensemble backdrop — a kind of "choose your own adventure" spontaneity that can either blend or add unexpected textures.
The single wind instrument becomes a secondary solo line at times, adding color and counterpoint to the solo violin line. Both movements are shaped primarily by interweaving melodic lines that provide the form and build their emotional evolution.
PERFORMANCE NOTES
Oboe or Clarinet may be played, but not both; only the oboe part is included in the score. A B♭ Clarinet transposing part is included in the set of parts.
Harp or Piano may be played, but not both; because the parts differ, both are included in the score for reference.
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Choral Score
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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
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Paperback
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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
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Solo Part with Piano Reduction
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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
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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.
Montgomery: Concerto Grosso
