Owen: Venetian Postcards, Op. 10a
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Shipping Policy- Composer: George Owen
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: String Orchestra
- Work: Venetian Postcards, Op. 10a
- Size: 8.3 x 11.6 inches
Description
These three postcards are inspired by that great city on the water, Venice. The first movement shows off the bustling charm of the city centre, where tourists and pigeons alike flock to the many coffeehouses. The opening section features three graceful melodies in G Major and D Major: the first charismatic, the second impassioned, the third stately; before the first of these is developed in both E Minor and B Minor. The first two melodies return to a triumphant ending.
The second movement sets a serene scene of the gondoliers at dawn, with a lilting punting rhythm in low strings and a beautiful melody in violins inspired by Dvořák's fantastic String Serenade. The ebb and flow of the tidal waters is portrayed by using five beats in the bar and by the smooth harmonic shifts. The final D-flat Major chord is held, with the violins launching effortlessly into the final movement.
The masked ball is a Major cultural event on any Venetian's social calendar and is a chance to let one's hair down. The quick waltz-like feel is wrongfooted gleefully with occasional bars of only two beats. A whirlwind of exuberance and jubilation brings the trio of postcards to a close.
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Owen: Venetian Postcards, Op. 10a
