Prelude To An Old Tale

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — The music starts with a short introduction. The main melody reminds you the taleteller tellingthe story. The intonation is just like someone speaking softly. As the story goes dramatically the music also spreads broadly and sometimes sentimentally. From the m. 24 play resoluto using the entire bow. This section is the climax of the piece and then returns to the calmness that reminds you the introduction. After that the main melody comes back.—LARRY CLARKLakeland, FL 2011 Yukiko Nishimura’s special talent for lush scoring shines in Prelude to an Old Tale, a musically challenging work that will push your students to play their best.

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