Arnell, Richard, 1917-2009

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Arnell, Richard Anthony Sayer, 1917-2009, composer

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Arnell, R. A. S. 1917-2009

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Arnell, R. A. S. 1917-2009 (Richard Anthony Sayer),

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1917-09-15

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Ballet suggested by T.S. Eliot's The waste land, "April is the cruellest month..." Commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain for the Festival of Britain, 1951. Composed 1951. First performance of ballet Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, 8 May 1951, John Larchberg conductor, choreography by John Cranko. First performance of the orchestral suite Vancouver, British Columbia, 10 June 1957, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Chamber Orchestra, John Avison conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Ballet : Harlequin in April / music by Richard Arnell. 1951. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696352

Composed 1941. Properly, the composer's first symphony. First performance New York, 15 March 1942, New York Civic Orchestra of the Work Projects Administration, Sir Thomas Beecham conductor. Dedicated to the composer's teacher, John Ireland.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Sinfonia (1941) : quasi variazioni / Richard Arnell. 1941. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696344

Composed 1941. Dedicated to the British composer Victor Yates.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Fantasia : for orchestra / Richard Arnell. 1941. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696341

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Composed 1946-47. First performance Bath Assembly, England, 2 June 1951, Boyd Neel Orchestra, Boyd Neel conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Abstract forms : for string orchestra, op. 50 / Richard Arnell. 1947. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696308

Commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture for the film by Robert Flaherty. Composed 1941. First performance of Suite Station WNYC, New York, 30 July 1941, National Youth Administration Orchestra, Robert Hufstader conductor. To form a suite, the composer suggests that conductors make their own selection. The first concert perf. was on 2 Jan. 1942 with Dean Dixon at one of his own concerts.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of The land : music for the film / Richard Arnell. 1941. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696355

Composed 1939. The composer's first orchestral work. First performance Carnegie Hall, New York, 13 January 1941, National Orchestral Association, Leon Barzin conductor. Dedicated "to my friends in England."--Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture : the new age / R.A.S. Arnell. 1939. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50756069

Composed 1939.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of First divertimento : for piano and chamber orchestra / Richard Arnell. 1939. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696337

Composed 1940, revised 1947 and 1950. First performance Carnegie Hall, New York, 22 April 1946, National Orchestral Association, Leon Barzin conductor, Harold Kohon soloist. The 1st London perf. was on 27 Feb. 1954 by the Royal Philharmonic at the Festival Hall, the composer conductor, Kohon as soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto in one movement : for violin and orchestra / Richard Arnell. 1940. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696314

Composed 1950. Revised 1954.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto capriccioso / Richard Arnell. 1954. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696349

Commissioned by Sir Thomas Beecham. Composed 1952. First performance Royal Festival Hall, London, 19 November 1952, Royal Philharmonic Society, Thomas Beecham conductor. Composer's program note in score. This is "the first of 2 'program' works commissioned by Sir Thomas."--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Lord Byron : a symphonic portrait, op. 67 / Richard Arnell. 1952. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696359

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Ballet

Band music

Cantatas, Secular

Cantatas, Secular

Chorales

Clarinet and piano music

Concertos (Harpsichord with chamber orchestra)

Concertos (Piano with chamber orchestra)

Concertos (Violin)

Flute and piano music, Arranged

Mixed media (Music)

Motion picture music

Music

Music

Orchestral music

Organ music

Overtures

Piano music

Piano music (4 hands)

Trios (Piano, flute, violin)

Piano with chamber orchestra

Piccolo music

Quartets (Flute, violin, viola, violoncello)

Solo cantatas, Secular (High voice)

Sonatas (Organ)

Sonatas (Piano)

Sonatas (Violin and piano)

Sonatas (Violin, viola da gamba, harpsichord)

Songs (High voice) with piano

Songs (High voice) with piano

String quartets

String quartets

Suites (Chamber orchestra)

Suites (Piano with chamber orchestra)

Suites (Piano with chamber orchestra)

Suites (String orchestra)

Symphonies

Variations (Orchestra)

Variations (Organ)

Violin with orchestra

Violoncello and piano music

Violoncello and piano music

Vocal duets with piano

Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)

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