Work
The Coming of Spring
for orchestra
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The opening running chord is this work suggests the first day of spring with first the dawn opening to the promises of a beautiful spring day.
The work is in three movements – "Morning", "Afternoon" and "Evening". The "Morning" movement is in the form of a light-hearted dance suggestive of lambs in the field fill of the joy of living as they jump and play about in the green grass.
"Afternoon" gives the impression of a leisurely walk in the countryside. However this is interrupted with a short storm with thunder and rain following. This storm soon passes and the afternoon walk is resumed.
In the third movement, "Evening", you will be aware of a gathering of the villagers to celebrate the coming of spring with an evening of dancing, laughter, merry-making and conversation.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by New Plymouth Orchestra
Dedication note
to Kerry Ginever
Contents note
I. Morning (Lento-Allegro)
II. Afternoon (Andante)
III. Evening (Allegro)