Zodiac Suite: Libra
Mary Lou WilliamsPiece Duration: 2:45
About this Piece
Program Note: "Zodiac Suite was the first orchestral program Mary Lou Williams composed in her own name, originally produced in 1945, but never performed by a full orchestra in her lifetime; her largest arrangement was also limited to a much smaller 45-instrument grouping.
The Zodiac Suite explores varying eras and musical styles, with Williams referencing beloved artists and influences in her life grouped under their respective astrological signs. Libra is dedicated to John Coltrane (jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer), Dizzy Gillespie (jazz trumpeter, composer, band leader), Thelonious Monk (jazz pianist and composer), Charlie Parker (jazz saxophonist, band leader, and composer), Bud Powell (jazz pianist and composer), and Art Tatum (jazz pianist)." - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Arrangement: Originally performed as a piano piece - https://youtu.be/1U76PXMiPA0
Featured Movements:
-Aries
-Taurus
-Gemini
-Cancer
-Libra
-Scorpio
-Sagittarius
-Capricorn
-Aquarius
Notable Passages
Description:
The movement's motif is heard for the first time! It is most often in the trumpet and piano, notated at this link.
Libra is dedicated to several famous musicians!
- Read the Program Note above
- Which musicians listed play the trumpet?
- Which musicians listed play the piano?
Keywords: Motif