Hagiographa (“Holy Writings”) is an instrumental cycle for piano, two violins, viola and cello. Composed in 1938 on a commission from Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, it is dedicated to her. The...Read more
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1. Allegro. 2. Vivace. 3. Adagio sostenuto. 4. Allegro con brio. Recorded May 31, 1938. The composer is 2nd violinist in the Coolidge Quartet.Read moreCollapse1. Allegro. 2. Vivace. 3. Adagio sostenuto. 4. Allegro con brio. Recorded May 31, 1938. The composer is 2nd violinist in the Coolidge Quartet.
Hagiographa (“Holy Writings”) is an instrumental cycle for piano, two violins, viola and cello. Composed in 1938 on a commission from Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, it is dedicated to her. The premiere took place that year at the Pittsfield Festival, performed by the Kolisch Quartet and pianist Irene Jacobi. The title refers to the Writings section of the Hebrew Bible. Job and Ruth belong to that section, whereas Joshua belongs to the Prophets. Movements:
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Recorded January 23, 1940, in New York City.Read moreCollapseRecorded January 23, 1940, in New York City.
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