The Widow’s Song

Composition Notes

A year after the death of his father at age 15, Michael Maw composed his first String Quartet (subtitled “The Dreamer”). He had always envisioned the second movement being played by a full string orchestra. So, over two decades later, he set to work and finally completed the new arrangement in 2023.

Instrumentation

  • 1st Violins
  • 2nd Violins
  • Violas
  • Violoncellos
  • Double Basses

Sheet Music

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