Dr. Vera Ivanova, Composer
Vera Ivanova,
composer

'...internationally recognized as an emerging artist of great talent.'

Campus Times (University of Rochester/Eastman)

Midsummer Rain for Piano and String Quintet or for String Quintet alone

2024

“Midsummer Rain” for piano and string quintet pictures a sudden rain on a sunny summer day, which starts suddenly, brings a lot of excitement to the day and a relief on a hot day.

Program Notes:
“Midsummer Rain” for piano and string quintet pictures a sudden rain on a sunny summer day, which starts suddenly, brings a lot of excitement to the day and a relief on a hot day. The piano part acts almost as a soloist, playing with a lot of textures reminiscent of a rain flow. String Quintet parts often has an accompanying function, employing a lot of pizzicatos, and from time to time taking over the main motive.

Instrumentation
Version 1: Piano (professional or advanced), String Quintet (mid/high school/college or community ensemble). Version 2: String Quintet (mid/high school/college or community ensemble).
Duration
c. 3 minutes 15 seconds
Audio Sample
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Score Sample
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