Petite Suite de Concert, Op. 77

Composed in 1911, PETITE SUITE is among Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s lighter works.  With four contrasting movements, the suite is an appealing showcase of the composer’s memorable melodic writing.  Movements: I. Le caprice de Nannette (C major), II. Demande et réponse (G major), III. Un sonnet d’amour (A major), IV. La tarantelle frétillante (C major).  Instrumentation details: 2+Picc.2.2.2: Asax.Tsax: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc: Str(9-8-7-6-5 in set).