3 Characteristic Pieces, Op.12 (Hollander, Benoit)

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Misc. Notes Typeset using Lilypond 2.18.2, from a copy of the parts provided (interloan) by Cornell University, published by Schott, plate number 25845.
Monatsbericht (1895), p.398
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Work Title 3 Characteristic Pieces
Alternative. Title Trois Pièces caractéristiques pour deux violons et alto (viola) ou violoncelle
Composer Hollander, Benoit
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.12
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBH 1
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 pieces:
  1. Zingara. Molto Allegro (C major, 357 bars in 3/8)
  2. Rhapsodie. Lento — Poco più animato (C minor, 102 bars in 4/4)
  3. Scherzo. Molto vivace leggiero (A minor, 488? bars in 3/8)
First Publication. 1895 – Mainz: Schott, plate 25845
Dedication Pablo de Sarasate (1844–1908) (No.1)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola (or 2 violins, cello)
Extra Information The first violin part in the Rhapsodie seems reasonably virtuosic. Fortunately the most difficult-looking parts, for example the several bars of tuplet 16ths (and one bar ending with a 9:8 tuplet arpeggiated A major scale of 32nd notes) take place after tempo primo is regained. That said, the viola part in the Rhapsodie is extraordinary for its time. Forsyth, in the section on Viola in his book Orchestration, would have looked at Hollander's demands on the viola in the Rhapsodie and wondered if he had mistaken it for a third violin with extended lower range.