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The Indian Suite for
orchestra was composed in 1892 by
Edward MacDowell. The composer's second suite for orchestra, it was first performed in
New York City by the
Boston Symphony on January 23, 1896. The piece is based upon numerous
American Indian melodies and rhythms.
The suite is in five movements. The first, "Legend," is built upon two themes, both for horns. The second, "Love Song," is derived from a love song of the Iowa tribe. The third movement is titled "In War-Time" and is martial in character. The fourth movement, "Dirge," is a threnody introduced by the tolling of bells. The fifth and last movement, "Village," is based upon two Iroquois melodies, one in the plucked strings and one played by flute and piccolo accompanied by strings and woodwinds.
A pre-1972 recording was issued by the American Recording Society. It was by Edward MacDowell and included Suite No. 2, Opus 48.
A recording of the suite exists; it is distributed by the Naxos Records label.
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (May 2021) |
The Indian Suite for
orchestra was composed in 1892 by
Edward MacDowell. The composer's second suite for orchestra, it was first performed in
New York City by the
Boston Symphony on January 23, 1896. The piece is based upon numerous
American Indian melodies and rhythms.
The suite is in five movements. The first, "Legend," is built upon two themes, both for horns. The second, "Love Song," is derived from a love song of the Iowa tribe. The third movement is titled "In War-Time" and is martial in character. The fourth movement, "Dirge," is a threnody introduced by the tolling of bells. The fifth and last movement, "Village," is based upon two Iroquois melodies, one in the plucked strings and one played by flute and piccolo accompanied by strings and woodwinds.
A pre-1972 recording was issued by the American Recording Society. It was by Edward MacDowell and included Suite No. 2, Opus 48.
A recording of the suite exists; it is distributed by the Naxos Records label.