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Pierre Jalbert’s Autumn Rhapsody in Texas & Connecticut

Oct. 31, 2012

Pierre Jalbert’s <em>Autumn Rhapsody</em> in Texas & Connecticut

The Stamford Symphony (Connecticut) and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra of Houston both perform Pierre Jalbert’s Autumn Rhapsody for string orchestra this month. Commissioned and premiered by the Vermont Symphony under the baton of Jaime Laredo, the work is an ode to the state of Vermont, where Jalbert spent his formative years.

Autumn Rhapsody consists of one continuous movement. It begins with slow and lyrical music that gradually grows into a fast paced and energetic section. Measured tremolos, rapid gestures, and exciting rhythms then drive the music into a ferocious climax that fades away into the opening music to conclude the work. Jalbert continues:

My Autumn Rhapsody was inspired by the autumn landscape in Vermont, when the trees present a multi-colored tapestry, and the wind begins to blow colder than summer. One of my favorite places in Vermont is on the Long Trail, on the top of Mount Belvidere, near Jay Peak. There's a fire tower on top which one can climb up and see the surrounding mountains of Vermont and Canada for many miles. I had this image in mind when starting work on this piece.


For more information on the Stamford Symphony's performance, which took place on November 3, and the River Oaks' performance on November 17, visit www.stamfordsymphony.org and www.rocohouston.org.

Learn more about Pierre Jalbert and his music at www.pierrejalbert.com and www.schott-music.com.

Pierre Jalbert
Autumn Rhapsody (2008)
for string orchestra
11’

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