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Persichetti Vincent
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Parable XII for solo piccolo, Op. 125
Parable XII for solo piccolo, Op. 125
Vincent Persichetti: Parable XII for solo piccolo, Op. 125 was written in 1973 as part of overall 25 Parables composed over period of 20 years.
As opposed to his first set of Parables in general and Parable I for Alto Flute, Op. 100 (1965) in particular, composed strictly organized around twelve-tone rows and specific intervals that expand into motives, the second set of Parable II, Op. 125, is noted for its focus on phrasing and control rather than overt serialism.
By 1973, Persichetti’s approach had shifted toward "re-visitations" of his own older material, using the piccolo’s distinct register to find "new avenues of meaning" from his established tonal language.
1973 was a year of significant professional turmoil and creative output for Persichetti. In January 1973, Persichetti was at the center of a national scandal when his commissioned work for President Nixon's second inauguration, A Lincoln Address, was canceled by the Inaugural Committee. The committee feared that Lincoln's words about the "scourge" of war were too politically charged during the final stages of the Vietnam War. Despite the controversy, Persichetti was extremely productive in 1973, completing not only Parable XII (piccolo) but also Parable XIII (clarinet) and Parable XV (English horn).
Persichetti Vincent
Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987) was an American composer. Born in Philadelphia, he early developed his musical talent by playing piano, organ, double bass and tuba at early age, complemented by composition studies. At the age of 16 he was appointed as organist and choir director at the Arch Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
In 1941 he was appointed the head of theory and composition departments at the Philadelphia Conservatory, right after receiving Doctor of Music diploma there. In 1947 he joined the faculty of Juilliard School of Music and became a chairman of composition department in 1963.
His compositional style has been described as eclectic. Among his most noteworthy compositions: 25 Parables and 15 Serenades for various instruments, over 100 works for orchestra, works for organ, and three collections of songs.