Peter Warlock
Play-Acting
Works Info
Composer:Peter WarlockGenre:VocalStyle:Vocal MusicCompose Date:1920Average_duration:1:25'Play-Acting' is a composition by the English composer Peter Warlock. It was composed in 1923 and premiered on May 22, 1924, at the Aeolian Hall in London. The piece is a suite for small orchestra and consists of four movements. The first movement, titled 'Prelude', is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It features a playful melody that is passed around the different sections of the orchestra. The second movement, 'Scherzo', is a fast and lively dance that is full of energy and excitement. It features a syncopated rhythm and a playful melody that is passed around the different sections of the orchestra. The third movement, 'Sarabande', is a slow and stately dance that is full of grace and elegance. It features a beautiful melody that is played by the strings and is accompanied by the woodwinds and brass. The final movement, 'Postlude', is a lively and energetic piece that brings the suite to a close. It features a playful melody that is passed around the different sections of the orchestra and builds to a thrilling climax. Overall, 'Play-Acting' is a charming and delightful suite that showcases Warlock's skill as a composer. The piece is full of energy, excitement, and playfulness, and is sure to delight audiences of all ages.More....