Chester Music Philip Glass - Double Concerto Pour Violon et Violoncelle (violon Part)
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Summary of This Score
The Double Concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra continues Philip Glass's musical language, with its repetitive motifs, progressive developments, and characteristic pulse. Composed in spring 2010 at the request of the Netherlands Dance Theater, it offers a constantly moving sound material, both clear in its architecture and rich in interpretative nuances.
At the heart of the work, the violin-cello duo builds a true dialogue: overlapping lines, exchanges of figures, expressive unisons, and contrasts of registers. The orchestra does not merely accompany; it fully participates in the musical dramaturgy by supporting the rhythmic energy, coloring the harmony, and amplifying tensions and releases. This writing makes the score a particularly stimulating ground for musicians, where precision of gesture and collective listening are essential.
The premiere took place on April 22, 2010, with the Hague Philharmonic (Residentie Orkest), conducted by Jurjen Hempel, featuring violinist Cecilia Bernardini and cellist Maarte-Maria den Herder. This genesis, linked to a major choreographic institution, also highlights the physical and fluid dimension of the music: phrasing that breathes, regular impulses, and a sense of trajectory. A choice score to enrich a contemporary program, showcase a soloist duo, or explore Glass's universe with a work that is both accessible and musically demanding.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Philip Glass | Genre | classical score (contemporary music) |
| Instrumentation | violin, cello, and orchestra | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition contain the violin part alone?
The edition is indicated as "violin Part" in the title and corresponds to the violin part of Philip Glass's Double Concerto.
For which ensemble is Philip Glass's Double Concerto written?
The work is written for violin, cello, and orchestra. The violin and cello form a duo, while the orchestra supports the rhythmic energy and harmonic colors.
From which period does this Philip Glass work date?
The composition dates from spring 2010. It was commissioned by the Netherlands Dance Theater. The premiere took place on April 22, 2010 with the Residentie Orkest of The Hague, conducted by Jurjen Hempel.
What musical style does this violin part offer?
The writing is in the language of Philip Glass, based on repetitive motifs and gradual evolutions. The steady pulse requires sustained rhythmic precision in the exchanges with the cello and orchestra.
Who premiered the violin part of the concerto?
At the premiere on April 22, 2010, the violin part was performed by Cecilia Bernardini. Cellist Maarte-Maria den Herder also took part in this premiere.
