En sourdine

by Joel Järventausta

for soprano and viola

Description

En sourdine is a lyrical duet between the soprano and viola. The work is in three parts:a solo viola prelude, the song and a short codetta. This piece was a commission from Jennifer Coumbe to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Charles Richardson’s birth. Mr. Richardson’s all consuming interest was music, but he was also fascinated by the natural world. The chosen text reflects his love of nature, but also Jenny’s love of birds.

J.Järventausta

Instrumentation

sopr, vla

Category

Vocal and Choral Works

Language

Fr

Lyricist

Paul Verlaine

Premiere

Olivia Moss, soprano, Alexander Øllgaard, viola, July 29, 2024, I Djurs og Mols-festival, Dråby Church, Denmark

Commisioned by / dedications

Commissioned by Jennifer Coumbe to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Charles Richardson’s birth.

Archive number

MF36007

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