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Arnold Malcolm
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Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45
Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45
Malcolm Arnold: Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45 was written in 1954 and dedicated to Richard Adeney, the principal flutist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and a lifelong friend of the composer. The work was premiered on July 26, 1954, by Richard Adeney with the Boyd Neel Orchestra at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
The Concerto was written to highlight Adeney’s specific strengths: a pure, silver-toned quality and an effortless technical facility that avoids "heavy" vibrato. Additionally, the piece very well represents Arnold's music, which is full of sarcasm rooted in the post-World War II era in Europe. The Concerto displays a broad variation of styles, evoking playfulness, melancholy, and jazzy harmonies in the 3rd movement.
The year 1954 represented a "Golden Year" for Malcolm Arnold, during which he achieved peak productivity and widespread acclaim. He composed his Symphony No. 2 and the harmonica concerto for Larry Adler. He was writing with such speed and fluency that he was often described as the "most natural composer since Mozart."
By 1954, Arnold was also becoming a major force in the British film industry. He was working on scores for high-profile films such as The Sea Shall Not Have Them and The Night My Number Came Up, which provided the financial stability to focus on serious concert works like this concerto.
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner (conductor), 1997, Sony / RCA Red Seal
1. Allegro con energico
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner (conductor), 1997, Sony / RCA Red Seal
2. Andante
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner (conductor), 1997, Sony / RCA Red Seal
3. Con fuoco
Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Ronald Thomas (conductor), 1954, EMI
1. Allegro con energico
London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn (conductor)
1. Allegro con energico, 2. Andante, 3. Con fuoco
Arnold Malcolm
Sir Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) was one of the most prolific and versatile British composers of the 20th century. Renowned for his brilliant orchestration and melodic invention, he successfully bridged the gap between "serious" concert music and popular cinema.
Born in Northampton, England, into a prosperous family of shoemakers who were talented amateur musicians: his father was an amateur pianist and his mother a talented singer.
After seeing Louis Armstrong perform in Bournemouth at age 12, Arnold was inspired to take up the trumpet. He progressed so rapidly that he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music at age 16, where he studied composition with Gordon Jacob and trumpet with Ernest Hall.
His rebellious streak was evident early; he was nearly expelled for his unconventional behavior, but eventually won the Brahms Prize in 1941.
He joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) as a trumpeter in 1941 and became its principal trumpet at just 21 years old.
In 1848, he left the LPO to focus entirely on composition. Over the next three decades, he produced a staggering volume of work, including nine symphonies, seven ballets, two operas, and over 20 concertos.
He was one of the most sought-after film composers in history, scoring over 100 films. He won an Academy Award in 1958 for his score to The Bridge on the River Kwai.
His music is characterized by its "transparent" orchestration, wit, and frequent use of jazz and folk idioms. While often appearing sunny on the surface, his later works (like the Symphony No. 9) reveal a darker, more introspective side.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993 for his services to music.