Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Arma, Paul (1904-1987)
Gender
Male
Work
Quatre Résonances. Paris: Editions Billaudot
Duration
8.5 minutes
Description
The music was composed in July, 1970 in Launay, France. It is based on a tone row that is used rather freely. The outer movements are paired in that they employ identical row structures; the middle movements use contrasting statements. The music is moderately challenging technically, and ranges upward to B4. they employ identical row structures; the middle movements use contrasting statements. The music is moderately challenging technically, and ranges upward to B4. Some of it was later incorporated into an ensemble piece, also featuring the bassoon. The printed metronome marking for the final movement is twice too fast.
Date Range of Work
1970