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Paul Creston

American composer

Paul Creston (born Giuseppe Guttoveggio; October 10, 1906 – August 24, 1985) was a prolific American composer of classical music and an organist. His catalogued works number over 120 compositions in several major musical genres. They include six symphonies, several concertante and virtuoso works for violin, piano, accordion, marimba, saxophone and trombone. He has been described as a leading American Neo-Romantic composer of his time whose music was performed widely during the 1940s and 1950s.

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Works

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  • A Rumour
  • Celebration Overture, op. 61
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a: I. Preamble
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a: II. Sarabandesque
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a: III. Burletta
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a: IV. Cantilena
  • Choreographic Suite, op. 86a: V. Festive Dance
  • Choric Dances, op. 17b
  • Choric Dances, op. 17b: No. 1
  • Choric Dances, op. 17b: No. 2
  • Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, op. 21
  • Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, op. 21: I. Vigorous
  • Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, op. 21: II. Calm
  • Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, op. 21: III. Lively
  • Concertino for Marimba and Piano
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band: I. Energetic
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band: II. Meditative
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band: III. Rhythmic
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, op. 26
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, op. 26: I. Energetic
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, op. 26: II. Meditative
  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, op. 26: III. Rhythmic
  • Corinthians: XIII, op. 82
  • Dance Overture
  • Fanfare for Paratroopers
  • Fantasy for Trombone and Orchestra, op. 42
  • Fountain Song, op. 46 no. 3
  • Invocation & Dance, op. 58
  • Lullaby, op. 46 no. 2
  • Out of the Cradle, op. 5
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12: I. Preamble
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12: II. Sarabande
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12: III. Burlesk
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12: IV. Air
  • Partita for Flute, Violin and Strings, op. 12: V. Tarantella
  • Poem, op. 39
  • Psalm 23
  • Russo-Finnish War
  • Serenade, op. 46 no. 1
  • Sonata for Saxophone and Piano, op. 19
  • Sonata for Saxophone and Piano, op. 19: I. With vigor
  • Sonata for Saxophone and Piano, op. 19: II. With tranquility
  • Sonata for Saxophone and Piano, op. 19: III. With gaiety
  • String Quartet, op. 8
  • String Quartet, op. 8: I. Allegro
  • String Quartet, op. 8: II. Scherzoso
  • String Quartet, op. 8: III. Andante ecclesiastico (In modo di canto gregoriano)
  • String Quartet, op. 8: IV. Fuga
  • Suite for Organ, op. 70
  • Suite for Organ, op. 70: I. Prelude
  • Suite for Organ, op. 70: II. Prayer
  • Suite for Organ, op. 70: III. Toccata
  • Symphony no. 1, op. 20
  • Symphony no. 1, op. 20: I. With Majesty
  • Symphony no. 1, op. 20: II. With Humour
  • Symphony no. 1, op. 20: III. With Serenity
  • Symphony no. 1, op. 20: IV. With Gaiety
  • Symphony no. 2, op. 35
  • Symphony no. 2, op. 35: I. Introduction and Song. Slow, with deep emotion
  • Symphony no. 2, op. 35: II. Interlude and Dance. Moderately slow
  • Symphony no. 3, op. 48 "Three Mysteries"
  • Symphony no. 3, op. 48 "Three Mysteries": I. The Nativity (Lento — Allegro moderato)
  • Symphony no. 3, op. 48 "Three Mysteries": II. The Crucifixion (Adagio)
  • Symphony no. 3, op. 48 "Three Mysteries": III. The Resurrection (Lento moderato — Allegro ma calmo)
  • Symphony no. 5, op. 64
  • Symphony no. 5, op. 64: I. Con moto
  • Symphony no. 5, op. 64: II. Largo
  • Symphony no. 5, op. 64: III. Maestoso: Allegro
  • The Bird of the Wilderness, op. 2
  • Three Songs, op. 46
  • Toccata, op. 68