Composer

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Arthur Bliss

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1926

Publication Date

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1937

First Performance

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Oct 8, 1926

Average_duration

:

14:12

Introduction and Allegro, F. 117 is a chamber music piece composed by Arthur Bliss in 1926. It was commissioned by the BBC for a concert featuring the newly formed BBC Symphony Orchestra. The piece premiered on October 14, 1926, at the Queen's Hall in London, with Bliss conducting. The piece is divided into two movements, an Introduction and an Allegro. The Introduction is slow and solemn, featuring a solo harp and strings. The Allegro is fast and lively, with a more complex orchestration that includes woodwinds and brass. The piece is characterized by its use of counterpoint and polyphony, as well as its incorporation of elements of English folk music. The harp is a prominent feature throughout the piece, and Bliss uses it to create a unique and distinctive sound. The Introduction and Allegro is considered one of Bliss's most important works, and it has been widely performed and recorded by orchestras around the world. Its combination of traditional and modern elements, as well as its technical complexity, make it a challenging and rewarding piece for both performers and audiences.

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