Fiddler’s Farewell (Loreta Fin) for String Orchestra

With a nod to the composer’s Irish lineage on her mother’s side, this work encompasses the characteristics of a jig, emphasizing the strong sense of pulse required for this lively dance.

The bowing is a mixture of hooked strokes and alternating down and up bows, encouraging sound left and right-hand co-ordination.

This piece is dedicated to the students and teachers of Somerville House, both past and present, as a parting gift after 35 Years as Director of Strings at the South Brisbane school.

D major. 2:30 duration.

The folio contains:

Parts for string orchestra (8-8-4-4-5-2)

Conductor’s score

Piano accompaniment