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Variations on I Need Thee Every Hour for String quartet
SM-000286027
- Composer
- Robert Lowry
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Arranger
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David W Solomons
- Publisher
- David W Solomons
- Genre
- Classical / Instrumental
- Instrumentation
- Violin, Viola, Cello
- Scored for
- Quartet
- Type of score
- Full score, Parts
- Duration
- 2'15"
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year of composition
- 2017
Description
These variations are built upon the original flute quartet arrangement of this old hymn (also available on this site), starting with a sort of canon leading into the tune and, for a second verse, giving the tune to the lowest instrument. The harmonies include a curious reference to the old "English cadence" effect, like yearning sigh. The piece then ends with a repeat of the quasi-canon followed by a brief suspension.
The pdf contains score and parts and the sound sample is an electronic preview.