Alec Wilder's Suite No. 2 for Horn, Tuba, and Piano was written for his friends, hornist John Barrows and tubist Harvey Phillips.
Composition History
The album features a commissioned collection of popular song settings for piano, horn, and tuba, created in the spirit of Alec Wilder's compositional style.
Compositional Technique
Despite calling himself an 'intuitive composer,' Alec Wilder's works, like the Suite for Horn and Tuba, demonstrate complex compositional techniques including canons and asymmetrical meters.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alec Wilder, the composer, sought to balance popular and art music styles in his compositions.
Composer Biography
Alec Wilder, the composer, came to resent his origins as a popular song composer late in his life, feeling it hindered his recognition as a serious composer.
Compositional Technique
Alec Wilder's music is characterized by angular lines, unexpected chromatic adjustments to melody, and incredibly dense counterpoint and harmony.
