Kohs: Burlesca

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Title

Kohs: Burlesca

Subject

Source

http://www.sai-national.org/home/ComposersBureau/KohsEllisB/tabid/459/Default.aspx

Music Resource Item Type Metadata

Composer

Kohs, Ellis B. (1916-2000).

Gender

Male

Work

Work: Burlesca VI. New York: American Composers Alliance.

a. Reconnaissance
b. Minuet
c. Rat-race

Duration

3 minutes

Description

These little pieces were composed in 1945. The music is conservatively pitch-centric, with a simple triad motive serving as the basis for all three movements. This moderately easy set ascends only to G4, and is gently humorous and charming.

Date Range of Work

1945