Andante Festivo
Jean Sibelius/arr. James Richards
Originally composed for string quartet in 1922, Andante festivo was rescored by the composer in 1938 for string orchestra with timpani. The work emphasizes the warmth and rich sonority of the string orchestra, reflecting a hymnlike …
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String Orchestra Score & Parts
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String Orchestra Additional Score
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Originally composed for string quartet in 1922, Andante festivo was rescored by the composer in 1938 for string orchestra with timpani. The work emphasizes the warmth and rich sonority of the string orchestra, reflecting a hymnlike ceremonial quality. Broad lyrical phrases explore a wide range of dynamic contrast, phrasing, bow distribution, and orchestral color.