Palladio (Jenkins)
| Palladio | |
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| by Karl Jenkins | |
Plan of La Rotonda by Palladio, whose design in harmonious proportions inspired the composition
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| Form | Concerto grosso |
| Composed | 1995 |
| Published | 1996: London by Boosey & Hawkes |
| Duration | 16 minutes |
| Scoring | string orchestra |
| Theme of I | |
Palladio is a composition for string orchestra by Karl Jenkins, written in 1995. The title refers to the architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). The work in three movements is in the form of a concerto grosso. Motifs of the first movement, Allegretto, were used for a TV commercial of De Beers, "A Diamond Is Forever", from 1993.
History
Motifs of the first movement, Allegretto, were used for a TV commercial of De Beers, "A Diamond Is Forever", from 1993.[1][2] Then Jenkins completed a suite of three movements in the form of a concerto grosso for string orchestra, named Palladio, in reverence of the Renaissance architect.[1][3]
Palladio was published in 1996 by Boosey & Hawkes. It takes about 16 minutes to perform.[1] The composer comments: <templatestyles src="Template:Blockquote/styles.css" />
Palladio was inspired by the sixteenth-century Italian architect Andrea Palladio, whose work embodies the Renaissance celebration of harmony and order. Two of Palladio's hallmarks are mathematical harmony and architectural elements borrowed from classical antiquity, a philosophy which I feel reflects my own approach to composition. The first movement I adapted and used for the 'Shadows' A Diamond is Forever television commercial for a worldwide campaign. The middle movement I have since rearranged for two female voices and string orchestra, as heard in Cantus Insolitus from my work Songs of Sanctuary.[1]
"Harmonious proportions and mathematics" play a role in music as in architecture. The Renaissance architect Palladio based his designs on antique Roman models and studied especially the measurements of Vitruvius. Jenkins in turn based his music on Palladio's "harmonious mathematical principles".[4]
The music, especially the first movement, has been arranged for different ensembles, including wind quintet[5] and wind band.[6] Jenkins made a version for piano and used the motifs of movement I for an aria "Exultate jubilate", related to his 70th birthday.[7]
Scoring and structure
The piece in three movements is scored for string orchestra.[1][8]
- Allegretto
- Largo
- Vivace
Recording
Palladio is featured on a 1996 CD Diamond Music, played by members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer.[1] It is combined with other music by Jenkins including variations from Adiemus and his second string quartet.[8] Movement I appears in other collections, such as Karl Jenkins & Adiemus: The Essential Collection.[9]
References
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External links
- De Beers Diamonds Arrangement for piano, fortepiano.szm.com
