The String Trio, Justin Connolly's last major work, was dedicated to American composer Milton Babbitt, and was intended for his 90th birthday in 2006.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Justin Connolly's 'Tesserae' series of works, including Tesserae C and E, use fragments of an Anglican hymn tune by C.H.H. Parry as a hidden structural background.
Composer Biography
Justin Connolly, the composer, studied composition with Peter Racine Fricker and conducting at the Royal College of Music, winning prizes for both.
Compositional Technique
The String Trio by Justin Connolly features a competitive and soloistic interplay between the instruments, with the viola often initiating new sections or themes.
Composition History
The work Ceilidh for four violins was commissioned by the Yehudi Menuhin School for their visit to the United States as part of the Bicentennial Celebrations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Justin Connolly's 'Gymel' pieces explore the idea of 'twinship,' with the word 'gymel' being an old English term for duet.
Notable Performances
Ceilidh, a work for four violins, received its second performance at the British Embassy in Washington D.C. as part of the US Bicentennial celebrations in 1976, attended by Queen Elizabeth II and President Gerald Ford.
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