Suite for Strings

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass — Having unaccountably fallen into neglect since its first one or two undocumented performances in the 1940s, the Suite for Strings can, with this publication, at last be assessed as the assured and confident work of a young composer finding his footing at home after study abroad. It is identifiably the first signpost towards the Allegro for Strings, Landfall inUnknown Seas (PEL27S) and Diversions (PEL26S), three mature works for string orchestra thatwould seal Lilburn’s future as the foremost New Zealand composer of his generation.