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Symphony III (Adler)
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General Info
Year: 1960 / rev. 1981
Duration: 15:00
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: CF Peters
Cost: Unknown
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo I-II
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
Contrabassoon
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II
Bb Bass Clarinet
C Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Tuba
Contrabass (2 or 3 if possible)
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bongos
- Cymbals (crash and suspended)
- Glockenspiel
- Marimba
- Roto-toms
- Snare Drum
- Temple Blocks
- Tom-toms
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Wood Blocks
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The original work was premiered by the American Wind Symphony in the summer of 1961, performed twice after that, and was withdrawn by the composer. Adler (1997) wrote:
The Third is a work which follows the Fourth and Fifth Symphonies chronologically since it was newly composed in 1980 and premiered in 1981 by the Eastman Wind Ensemble. It is in one continuous movement consisting of two distinct sections. The first is a slow movement with long-held sonorities, constantly interrupted by short melodic phrases. These fragments are often characterized by ‘chirping’ grace note figures and foreshadow the second section, both by their melodic content and their rhythm. The first section is followed immediately by an unrelentingly fast and furious movement. This last section exploits the virtuosity, agility and boundless energy of the winds, brass and percussion and its exuberant, driving energy brings the work to a triumphant close.
Commercial Discography
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Recent Performances
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Additional Resources
- Adler, S. (1997). Symphony No. 3, “Diptych”. On Wind Visions [compact disc]. San Juan Capistrano, CA: Citadel Records Corporation, an affiliate of Klavier International Inc.
