ARCHANGEL'S LULLABY (for Viola and Piano)
op.568
(March 2006)
A suite of three pieces for children
Duration: 3:30
Movements
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1:
Archangel's Lullaby
Moderato
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2:
Even Steven
Moderato
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3:
Roly Poly
Vivo
Notes
Originally composed for 3 cellos, the first piece, 'Archangel's Lullaby' was composed as a congratulation present sent to Steven and Pauline Isserlis on the birth of their son Gabriel. The solo part (cello I) was intended for a young cellist and at the first performance was played delightfully by Simon Wallfisch, then aged 7. The second and third- 'Even Steven' and 'Roly Poly'- were written soon after. Here the suite is arranged by the composer for viola and piano.