Roussel in 1923

Sinfonietta op. 52 is a small symphony for string orchestra by Albert Roussel composed in 1934. It was premiered on the 19th of November, 1934 by the Orchestre féminin de Paris, conducted by Jane Evrard. It was written at the same time as his fourth symphony.[1] The first movement is a sonata-form.[2]

Analysis

  1. Allegro molto
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro

The work typically lasts eight minutes.

Discography

References

  1. Labelle, Nicole (2001). Roussel, Albert. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.23971. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
  2. KRIER, Yves (1998). "LA SINFONIETTA : UNE INTRODUCTION À L'ART CLASSIQUE ROUSSÉLIEN". Musurgia. 5 (3/4): 163–190. ISSN 1257-7537. JSTOR 40591802.


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