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Prelude to a Rhapsody
for Solo Violin and Orchestra

Instrumentation: 2-2-2-2, 4-2-3-1, 1 perc, solo violin, str
Duration: 5 minutes

"Prelude to a Rhapsody could be a companion piece to the work Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra. The Prelude is rhythmically charged and is intended to proceed the Rhapsody, although it would not have to come directly before it. The Rhapsody moves along quite
                swiftly, but has a lyrical feel to it with many soaring melodic lines. I envisioned that a
conductor might program the Prelude as an opening work to a concert, then perhaps put
                                                                        the Rhapsody as an opener to the second half"
                                                                                                        --Notes of the composer

Publisher: Paulus Publications

Recordings: Promotional recording available

Commissioned by the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

World Premiere: Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, November 23 and 24, 1996 Conductor: Stephen Gunzenhauser