Smith, Kile

Dates:
Birth 1956

Biographical notes:

Composed originally for tuba and piano as Sonata, 1986-88; Orchestrated as Concerto, 1988. First reading Drexel University, Philadelphia, 24 June 1988, Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, Mark Laycock conductor, Brian Brown soloist. Dedicated to Brian Brown.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for tuba and orchestra / Kile Smith. c1988. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54802246

Inspired by the composer's three daughters. Commissioned 2000, by the Jupiter Symphony. Composed 2000-2001. First performance Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, New York, 2 April 2001, the Jupiter Symphony, Jens Nygaard conductor, Gerard Reuter oboe, Karl Kramer horn, Wolfram Kössel cello.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of The three graces / Kile Smith. c2001. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51505031

Composed 1989-90. Hymn, originally titled Benediction (see callno.: 2471s), composed 1983. Fugue, originally last movement of Sonata for Piano, composed 1985-86. First performance of complete work under the title Hymn and Fugue, Port of History Museum, Philadelphia, 24 March 1990, Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra, Marc Mostovoy conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Hymn and fugue for string orchestra / Kile Smith. c1990. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54802306

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  • Canons, fugues, etc. (String orchestra)
  • Concertos (Tuba)
  • Horn, oboe and violoncello with string orchestra
  • Hymns
  • Songs (High voice) with piano
  • String orchestra music
  • Tuba with orchestra

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