The Guitar Concerto No. 1, Op. 325, is a concerto for classical guitar and orchestra by the American composer Alan Hovhaness. The work was commissioned by the SRO Production Performing Artist Management and the Minnesota Orchestra for the guitarist Javier Calderon in July 1978. It was completed January 21, 1979, and was premiered later that summer by Calderon and the Minnesota Orchestra under conductor Leonard Slatkin.[1][2]
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Composition
The Guitar Concerto has a duration of roughly 30 minutes and is composed in three movements:
- Largo
- Andante espressivo
- Allegro moderato
The work incorporates jhala influences with traditional western harmonies.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Hovhaness, Hinako Fujihara (2006). Hovhaness: Khrimian Hairig, Guitar Concerto, Symphony No. 60 'To the Appalachian Mountains' (CD liner). Naxos Records. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Lewis, Uncle Dave. "Alan Hovhaness: Symphony No. 60; Guitar Concerto; Khrimian Hairig". AllMusic. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
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