Miniatures (Still)
Miniature is a musical composition in five movements composed in 1948 by American composer William Grant Still. The composition was originally created for trio and later, in 1963, was arranged for quintet. The composition is approximately twelve minutes long.
Overview
The work was dedicated jointly to the conductor and cellist and to the oboist and author, repectedly Sir John and Lady Evelyn Rothwell Barbirolli: “This suite is based on folk songs of the Americas, and is a souvenir of the visit to America of Sir John and Lady Barbirolli, and of the many friends made by them during their stay.”According to Staff, a publication of International Opus, the composition is well described as follows: