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Originally conceived as a concerto for orchestra, Thomas Larcher’s Symphony No. 2 takes the form of a classical symphony but retains elements of the original idea, reaching from the intimacy of chamber music to the immense diversity of a full orchestra.
‘I want to explore the forms of our musical past under the light of the (musical and human) developments we have been part of during our lifetime. How can we find tonality that speaks in our time? And how can the old forms speak to us? These are questions I often ask myself. This piece is very much about different forms of energy: bundled, scattered, smooth, kinetic or furious.’ (Thomas Larcher)
The subtitle 'Kenotaph' refers to a monument for the dead, an empty tomb for those missing and presumed dead. Larcher composed the work, which was premiered by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016, while haunted by the tragedies of the numerous refugees drowned in the Mediterranean Sea.
‘I want to explore the forms of our musical past under the light of the (musical and human) developments we have been part of during our lifetime. How can we find tonality that speaks in our time? And how can the old forms speak to us? These are questions I often ask myself. This piece is very much about different forms of energy: bundled, scattered, smooth, kinetic or furious.’ (Thomas Larcher)
The subtitle 'Kenotaph' refers to a monument for the dead, an empty tomb for those missing and presumed dead. Larcher composed the work, which was premiered by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016, while haunted by the tragedies of the numerous refugees drowned in the Mediterranean Sea.
Orchestral Cast
3(2.afl., 3.pic).3(1-3.small slide whistles).3(1-3.small slide whistles, 2.Ebcl., 3.bcl)3.(1-3.large slide whistles, 3.cbsn)-4.3(1.pictpt).3.1-timp/perc (min. 5 players) (glsp, vib, xyl, mar, crots, tub bells, 2 cym, Chinese cym, Sizzle cym, 2 t-tam, 2 tri, s.d., tenor drum, b.d., bongo, Indian drum, 3 temple blks, wd blks, whip, cast, 2 sand blks, light paper, 2 metal coils, oil barrel, flexatone, vibraslap, mixing bowl, metal mixing bowl, biscuit tin, 2 thunder sheets-acc.cel.pno(with preparation).hp-str(14.12.10.8.6 [db4-6 are 5 string basses, db1-6.slide whistles (3 small & 3 large)])
Content
I Allegro
II Adagio
III Scherzo, Molto Allegro
IV Introduzione, Molto Allegro
II Adagio
III Scherzo, Molto Allegro
IV Introduzione, Molto Allegro
More Information
Title:
Symphony No. 2
Kenotaph
for orchestra
Edition:
Performance material
Awards:
Oct 4, 2018
Prix de Composition Musicale der Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco
Prix de Composition Musicale der Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2015 - 2016
Duration:
37 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
June 3, 2016 · Wien (A)
Musikverein
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov · Wiener Philharmoniker
Musikverein
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov · Wiener Philharmoniker
Commissioned work :
Ein Auftragswerk der Österreichischen Nationalbank anlässlich ihres 200-jährigen Jubiläums
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Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LSL 10451
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Performances
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Münchner Philharmoniker
November 7, 2017 |
Innsbruck (Austria) , Congress
20:00
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Münchner Philharmoniker
November 6, 2017 |
München (Germany) , Philharmonie
20:00
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Münchner Philharmoniker
November 5, 2017 |
München (Germany) , Philharmonie
11:00
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Markus Stenz
Orchestra: Radio Filharmonisch Orkest
September 30, 2017 |
Amsterdam (Netherlands) , Concertgebouw — National Premiere
14:15
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Robin Ticciati
Orchestra: Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
September 26, 2017 |
Berlin (Germany) , Philharmonie — National Premiere
20:00
Symphony No. 2
BBC Proms 2016
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra
August 28, 2016 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Albert Hall — National Premiere
19:30
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
June 5, 2016 |
Wien (Austria) , Musikverein
11:00
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
June 4, 2016 |
Wien (Austria) , Musikverein
15:30
Symphony No. 2
Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
June 3, 2016 |
Wien (Austria) , Musikverein — World Premiere
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