Finzi, Gerald: Romance, Elegy and Prelude
Arrangement for string quartet
parts
Arranged by Alexander, Christian
Setting: String Quartet
Length: 40 pages
Format: 23,1 x 30,3 cm
Published: 2014
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes
Item number: BH12646
Other reference: BH 12646
ISMN: 9790060126468
Arrangements for string quartet of ''Romance for string orchestra, op 11'' (1928), ''Elegy for violin & piano, op 22'' (1940), and ''Prelude for string orchestra, op 25'' (1940s). ''Romance'' (8 mins) was first performed in 2009 by the Finzi Quartet at London's Wigmore Hall, and has been recorded by them on Resonus Classics RES 10109. ''Elegy'' (9 mins) and ''Prelude'' (5 mins) were first performed in 2014 by the Marilla Quartet at Downe House School, Berkshire, UK. The arrangements are presented as three separate works and form an attractive addition to the string quartet repertory. Difficulty: Prelude: intermediate Romance and Elegy:intermediate/advanced.