Forst, Rudolf, 1900-1973

Composed 1936. First performance in a broadcast by the WOR Symphonietta, New York, December 15, 1936, Alfred Wallenstein conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphonietta for string orchestra / Rudolf Forst. [19--?]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51858889

Originally composed as Quartet for Strings, 1936; arranged for string orchestra, 1940. As a string quartet it was awarded third prize in the NBC Co. Music Guild contest, 1936.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Music for strings / Rudolf Forst. [19--?]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51858882

Composed 1937. First performance (of Toccata only) in a broadcast New York, 24 February 1938, the WOR Symphonietta, Alfred Wallenstein conductor. Pastorale and Tempo di Valse first performed Saratoga Springs, New York, 11 September 1938, at the Fifth Yaddo Chamber Orchestra, Richard Donovan conductor. Composers note: the order of the movements should be reversed. Rewritten 1940 as Three pieces for flute, viola and harp.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Divertimento for chamber orchestra / by Rudolf Forst. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51858875

Composed 1939.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for violoncello and orchestra / Rudolf Forst. [19--?]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51858873