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Symphony No 3 (1957)
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Programme Note
1. Allegro – Vivace
2. Lento
3. Allegro con brio – Presto – Lento e maestoso – Presto
This symphony, which was composed between 1954 and 1957, is written for normal symphony orchestra without harp or percussion. It is in three movements.
The first movement has two main subjects, the first of which is played by the violins, violas, flutes and bassoon at the very outset of the piece. Later on, the second subject is first stated by the oboe, accompanied by violins. Towards the end of the movement the tempo abruptly changes and the same material is developed as a scherzo.
The second movement, elegiac in character, is a set of variations based on a series of chords more than a melodic theme.
The last movement is based on three main themes and could be loosely described as a rondo.
The symphony is dedicated to the Royal Liverpool Society.
Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society; First Performance Royal Liverpool Orchestra / John Pritchard / Royal Festival Hall, London 2nd December 1957.
2. Lento
3. Allegro con brio – Presto – Lento e maestoso – Presto
This symphony, which was composed between 1954 and 1957, is written for normal symphony orchestra without harp or percussion. It is in three movements.
The first movement has two main subjects, the first of which is played by the violins, violas, flutes and bassoon at the very outset of the piece. Later on, the second subject is first stated by the oboe, accompanied by violins. Towards the end of the movement the tempo abruptly changes and the same material is developed as a scherzo.
The second movement, elegiac in character, is a set of variations based on a series of chords more than a melodic theme.
The last movement is based on three main themes and could be loosely described as a rondo.
The symphony is dedicated to the Royal Liverpool Society.
Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society; First Performance Royal Liverpool Orchestra / John Pritchard / Royal Festival Hall, London 2nd December 1957.
Media
Symphony No. 3, Op. 63: I. Allegro - Vivace
Symphony No. 3, Op. 63: II. Lento
Symphony No. 3, Op. 63: III. Allegro con brio - Presto
Scores
Discography
- LabelNaxos
- Catalogue Number8 553739
- ConductorAndrew Penny
- EnsembleNational Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
- LabelEverest
- Catalogue NumberEVC 9001
- ConductorSir Malcolm Arnold
- EnsembleLondon Philharmonic Orchestra
- LabelChandos
- Catalogue NumberCHAN 9290
- ConductorRichard Hickox
- EnsembleLondon Symphony Orchestra
The Complete Symphonies
- LabelConifer Records Limited
- ConductorVernon Handley
- EnsembleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra / BBC Concert Orchestra / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
