Symphony No.11, HC 790 (Cowell, Henry)

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Publisher. Info. New York: Associated Music Publishers, 1955. Plate AMP-95550-90.
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Work Title Symphony No.11
Alternative. Title Seven Rituals of Music
Composer Cowell, Henry
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. HC 790
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IHC 38
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements:
  1. Music for a Child Asleep: Andantino ( = 69 = 69)
  2. The Ritual of Work: Allegro ( = 120 or more)
  3. The Ritual of Love: Lento ( = 60)
  4. The Ritual of Dance and Play: Presto ( = 120) - Piu mosso
  5. The Ritual of Magic and Mystery: Adagio
  6. The Ritual of Preparation for War: Vivace ( = 120)
  7. The Ritual of Death, Andante ( = 92) - Piu mosso ( = 120) - Poco meno mosso ( = 92)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1953
First Performance. 1954/05/29
  • Performed by Louisville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Whitney in Columbia Auditorium, Louisville.
First Publication. 1955
Average DurationAvg. Duration 22 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation orchestra