Orchestra; Viola; Violin (Study Score) SKU: HL.49044812
Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Study Score. Classical, Contemporary. Softcover. Composed 2012-2013. 88 pages. Duration 25'. Schott Music #ED13706. Published by Schott Music (HL.49044812). ISBN 9790220135026. UPC: 841886023376. 8.25x11.75x0.277 inches.
Casken's inspired double concerto for violin and viola makes reference to a John Donne poem depicting two lovers on the bank of a river with their hands entwined. The dialogue between soloists is organic in its complexity with the orchestra providing a fragmented yet driving backdrop.