Work
Symphony No. 3 - Remembered songs
for orchestra
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About
This Symphony is dedicated to the memory of my wife, Raydia, who died in 2001, and is based on material from my song-cycle, In Despite of Death, a work that she had been closely associated with. The Symphony follows the emotional shape of the song-cycle, moving from struggle and resistance towards acceptance. The first movement is the most substantial, and near the beginning introduces a three-note figure (on horns and trumpet), which permeates the whole work. The three final movements - scherzo, slow march and epilogue - are played without a break.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Dedication note
To his wife Raydia
Contents note
Four movements:
- Moderato energico
- Leggiero
- Alla marcia lento
- Andante tranquillo
Performance history
27 Mar 2002: Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra cond. James Judd; Founders Theatre, Hamilton
06 Apr 2003: p: Symphony No.3 - Remembered songs; NZSO, Judd 050403
30 Jan 2004: Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Young
30 Jan 2004: Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Young
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra