1 composition
1.1 background
1.2 structure
1.3 instrumentation
composition
background
the symphony: vigil third of 3 pieces comprising macmillan s easter triptych triduum, included composer s oboe concerto world s ransoming , cello concerto. macmillan described inspiration symphony in score program notes, writing:
the initial inspiration symphony: vigil came through potential interplay of elements of fire , water, central liturgy of easter vigil. ceremony known service of light , light-giving aspect of fire caught imagination, including possibilities of playing differences in light , shade, complete darkness , bleakness blazing illumination , in between.
structure
the symphony has duration of 53 minutes , composed in 3 movements:
instrumentation
the work scored orchestra comprising 3 flutes (3rd doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, piano (doubling celesta), , strings , separate brass quintet comprising horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, , tuba.
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