Composer

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John Alden Carpenter

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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26:59

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Adventures in a Perambulator is a symphonic suite composed by John Alden Carpenter in 1914. The piece was premiered on January 28, 1916, by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Frederick Stock. The suite consists of five movements, each depicting a different scene from the perspective of a baby in a perambulator (a type of baby carriage). The first movement, "The Streets," is a lively and bustling depiction of the busy city streets. The music is full of energy and movement, with a sense of excitement and anticipation. The second movement, "The Lake," is a serene and peaceful depiction of a calm lake. The music is gentle and flowing, with a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The third movement, "The Subway," is a frenetic and chaotic depiction of the subway system. The music is fast-paced and disorienting, with a sense of confusion and disorientation. The fourth movement, "The Elevated," is a more upbeat and optimistic depiction of the elevated train system. The music is lively and energetic, with a sense of excitement and adventure. The final movement, "The Sky," is a dreamy and ethereal depiction of the sky. The music is soft and delicate, with a sense of wonder and awe. The suite as a whole is a whimsical and imaginative portrayal of the world from a baby's perspective, with each movement offering a unique and vivid depiction of a different aspect of the world. Overall, Adventures in a Perambulator is a charming and delightful piece of music, full of energy, imagination, and creativity. It is a testament to Carpenter's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of different scenes and moods through music.

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