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Title by uploader: Vinlandsaga – A Nordic Symphony (Symphony No.3) (Score only), B15
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Flute piccolo, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Harp, Triangle, Timpani, Cymbals, Bass drum, Bass Clarinet |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Publisher |
Colin Bayliss |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
28'0 |
This piece was completed in August 1985 and slightly revised for publication in 1994. It is a programmatic symphony in one continuous movement of seven sections depicting the discovery of America by the Vikings. The sections may be summarised as below:-
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The movements are:-
1, A young Viking gazes at the aurora borealis
2. At the feast of the jarls, a blind harpists sings of Vinland the Good, the land beyond the seas.
3. The Vikings sets off to discover Vinland
4. The voyage of discovery, with storm
5. Discovering Vinland, they foresee the future of America
6 The voyage home, for a time becalmed, then arrival and welcome
7. An old Viking remembers the voyage, whilst gazing towards the midnight sun
The instrumental parts are also available on musicaneo.
Instrumental parts
Title by uploader: Vinlandsaga – A Nordic Symphony (Symphony No.3) – Instrumental parts, B15
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Flute piccolo, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Harp, Triangle, Timpani, Cymbals, Contrabassoon, Bass Clarinet |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Parts |
Publisher |
Colin Bayliss |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
28'0 |
Year of composition |
1994 |
Vinlandsaga – A Nordic Symphony (B15) [Symphony No. 3]
This piece was completed in August 1985 and slightly revised for publication in
1994. It is a programmatic symphony in one continuous movement of seven
sections depicting the discovery of America by the Vikings. The sections may be
summarised as below:-
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The movements are:-
1, A young Viking gazes at the aurora borealis
2. At the feast of the jarls, a blind harpists sings of Vinland the Good, the land beyond
the seas.
3. The Vikings sets off to discover Vinland
4. The voyage of discovery, with storm
5. Discovering Vinland, they foresee the future of America
6 The voyage home, for a time becalmed, then arrival and welcome
7. An old Viking remembers the voyage, whilst gazing towards the midnight sun
The score is also available separately on musicaneo
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