Torrent Set Type:Full Set

Torrent Set Type:Full SetA storm of fiddle tunes and ostinatos portray a flash flood rushing down a southwestern slot canyon in this fast paced outing for advancing string orchestra. Conceived as an American response to the 4th movement of Gustav Holst's "St. Paul's Suite," Torrent is set in a lively six eight meter in minor pentatonic tonality. After the piece flows through a few fiddle friendly keys, the first violins bring on the deluge with accessible third position

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Colonial General Nathaniel Greene and British General Lord Cornwallis covered over 250 miles across North Carolina with their armies in an attempt to reach the Dan River

This particular concerto was probably written for a performance at L'Ospedale della Pieta

At measure 33

Evocative of the power of the massive eruptions is the strong first theme

Saint-Georges was known a first-rate violinist

Be sure to keep the eighth notes and staccato quarter notes short and separated but encourage students to use plenty of bow and a more legato stroke in the slurred melodies

The recurrent sweeping counter-lines in the viola and cello reflect the swelling tears

Treat your students to this outstanding musical and historical string orchestra work

Each section gets to play the exciting melody and develop their skills in the key of e minor

A slow reflective opening contrasts with more energetic later sections

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