Symphony Concertante No. 1: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Symphony Concertante No. 1: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Symphony Concertante No. 1: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50836
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George / arr. Jim Palmer

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50836

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Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings, and fingerings allow students to experience the classical style. Originally written for two solo violins and string orchestra, this arrangement provides an opportunity for the standard string orchestra to experience this work. The rhythmic drive makes it an excellent opener or closer for any festival or concert. (3:45)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6817-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6817-4

UPC: 038081587042

SKU: 00-50836

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About the Composer: Joseph Bologne

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George (1745-1799), was a virtuoso violinist, composer, and conductor born in Guadeloupe. He achieved prominence in Paris during the late 18th century, where he composed symphonies, concertos, and chamber works that rivaled those of his contemporaries. His musical output demonstrates sophisticated orchestration and melodic invention rooted in the classical style.

Bologne's legacy was eclipsed for centuries, but recent scholarship and recordings have restored his position as a significant voice in the classical repertoire. His works reveal a composer fully engaged with the formal and harmonic language of his era, making his music invaluable for string orchestras seeking to expand their canon beyond the usual European composers.

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Why we love this

This arrangement opens the classical repertoire to younger orchestras without sacrificing musical substance. The detail in Jim Palmer's editing (dynamics, bowings, fingerings) gives students a genuine experience of classical style while keeping the parts accessible, and the piece's natural momentum makes it equally effective as a concert opener or closer.

What to expect

Elegant and propulsive, with the characteristic balance of restraint and charm that defines the classical style. The piece moves with purposeful energy while maintaining the refined character of salon music, creating an experience that feels both polished and genuinely alive.

Who it's for

String orchestra directors working with Grade 2.5 ensembles who want to program classical literature beyond the standard Vivaldi and Mozart fare. Solo violinists in your orchestra will benefit from the opportunity to play authentic classical material within an ensemble setting.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the two solo violin lines carefully during their featured passages; they should emerge from the ensemble texture without overshadowing it, allowing the audience to follow both voices distinctly.
Shape the rhythmic drive through consistent articulation in the lower strings rather than accelerating; let the propulsive character come from clean attacks and tonal clarity.
Use the detailed fingerings provided to help younger players avoid unnecessary position shifts, which will improve both intonation and the flow of longer phrases.
Attend to the dynamic gradations marked throughout; the classical aesthetic depends on these subtle shadings rather than dramatic contrasts.

How to use it

The rhythmic drive makes this ideal for opening a concert and immediately engaging the audience, or positioning it as the final piece on a program to send listeners out with energy and style. It pairs well with other classical works or can anchor a program exploring underrepresented composers.