Frank Bridge - The Hour Glass: The Dew Fairy (orchestration)

2 hours ago2 hr

Hi to all.

I've now completed my orchestration of all three movements of "The Hour Glass" (originally for piano solo).

This second movement was the hardest of all to orchestrate: so any tips on how to make it better would be very welcome!

I found it especially difficult to create suitable harmonies for a string bed to go underneath the intricate arpeggios in the harp.

Not sure I've done it very well.

Also, some of the chromaticism in the harp part may be unplayable, because of the pedals?

Haven't got around to adding slurs and phrasing yet, and as usual, my dynamics are designed for midi only.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Alex Weidmann

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