Richard Meyer
The One-Bow Concerto
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Richard Meyer
The One-Bow Concerto
- Instrumentation String Orchestra
- Composer Richard Meyer
- Series Highland String Orchestra
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Highland-Etling Publishing
- Order no. ALF20795
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Description:
This original piece features three soloists and the use of only one bow throughout! Your audience will be captivated as they watch the violin, viola, and cello soloists pass a bow amongst themselves while the rest of the string orchestra accompanies pizzicato. The concerto begins with a slow Mozart-like opening section followed by a lively 6/8 section that allows the soloists to show off. By the end, the bow ends up in the conductor's hand, used as a baton to bring this crowd-pleaser to a rousing conclusion. Very playable by less experienced groups but a joy for all groups to play, hear and watch!