Mason, Douglas - The Annunciation - Violin Ensemble - Digital Download *Edition Curci 2 • The Happy Farmer

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There are also a few pieces from this book that are currently in the NYSSMA solos manual in the USA

This three movement Sonata was composed in 1945 when Martinu

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One must add to the control of the instrument the consciousness of playing together

Mason, Douglas - The Annunciation - Violin Ensemble - Digital Download *Edition Curci 2 • The Happy FarmerThe Annunciation is an instrumental arrangement of the composers own piece for upper voices, Angelus ad Virginem, and portrays the biblical scene in which the Angel Gabriel informed Mary about the forthcoming birth of Jesus. With its tranquil high solo writing and use of polychords, the piece is very much intended to be an experience for the listener, who, taking on the role of Mary, hears a musical representation of the angelic voice. Duration: 3 30.