The Wedding: For Piano Quartet

By Xavier Hersom

"The Wedding" has four sections-A, B, C, A-illustrating different stages of a marriage. Section A, "Falling in Love," starts with a simple solo piano, then develops into the rich harmonic texture of the full piano quartet-symbolizing the couple's growing affection for one another. Section B, "The Bride Ascending the Aisle," paints a picture of the bride gracefully proceeding up the aisle to join her partner and the nervous butterflies they feel once they are together-the viola and piano's eighth notes imitate the flutter of butterfly wings. The scene shifts in section C to the wedding reception where the community joyfully joins in "The Wedding Dance." Finally, the last section "The Old Couple Reminisces" is a recapitulation of section A "Falling in Love." When section A is performed at the beginning of the piece, the harmony is slow to build (as love takes time to grow). Upon reflection of their life together, the couple has a richer picture of what love means. "The Wedding" is an international-award-winning composition. This sheet music book includes the score and instrumental parts for violin, viola, cello, and piano. Duration: ca. 2' 30"Grade 4

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1737660237
• ISBN13: 9781737660231
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Xavier Hersom
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"