Palladio (Jenkins)

Palladio
by Karl Jenkins
Plan of La Rotonda by Palladio, whose design in harmonious proportions inspired the composition
FormConcerto grosso
Composed1995 (1995)
Published1996 (1996): London by Boosey & Hawkes
Duration16 minutes
Scoringstring orchestra

Palladio is a composition for string orchestra by Karl Jenkins, completed in 1995, with the title referring to the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). The work in three movements is in the form of a concerto grosso.