Horn Concerto (Williams)

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John Williams wrote his Concerto for Horn and Orchestra for Dale Clevenger of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2003 o­n a commission from the Edward F. Schmidt Family Commissioning Fund. The premiere performance took place on November 29, 2003. The work is technically demanding of the performer, and Williams himself is said to have described it as a symphonic poem that explores a variety of colors and moods.

Unlike most concertos, this particular work is written in five movements.

1. Angelus: Far far away, like bells ... At evening pealing
2. The Battle of the Trees: Swift Oak ... Stout Guardian of the Door
3. Pastorale: There Came a Day at Summer's Full
4. The Hunt: The Hart Loves the Highwood
5. Nocturne: The Crimson Day Withdraws

The quotes associated with the five movements are chosen from the literary works of writers that Williams admires.

[edit] Orchestration

This concerto is scored for a large romantic orchestra.

Woodwinds

3 Flutes

Piccolo

3 Oboes

English horn

3 Clarinets

3 Bassoons

Contrabassoon

Brass

4 Horns in F

3 Trumpets

3 Trombones

Tuba

Keyboards

Piano

Celesta

Strings

Violins I, II

Violas

Violoncellos

Double basses

Harp

[edit] External links

• John Williams Fan Network