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Divertimento
for Harp and Chamber Orchestra

I. Introduction
II. Fantasy
III. Petite March
IV. Berceuse
V. Cantilena
VI. Finale

Intrumentation: 1-1-1-1, timp, 1 perc, solo hp, str
Duration: 12 minutes

"Without wallowing in sentinentality or anachronism, the Divertimento displays melodies
and a harmonic language that are friendly to the ear of the listener. Its accessibility is
indicitive of Paulus' sensitivity use of harmony, which travel without presumption beyond
simple major and minor chords...The composer orchestrates in a discreet and sensitive
manner...Its airy ambiance represents the essence of good chamber orchestra music...
warm washes of string color...beautifully hewn melodic lines in the solo winds...
the magical Berceuse...for solo harp..."
--Greenville County Youth Orchestra Program Notes

Publisher: European American Music
Recordings: Promotional recording available

Performances: Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, March 19 and 20, 1983
Harp: Betty Holsteen Price
Conductor: David Price