A Chamber Symphony
Op. 31
YouTube Introductory Video: Introducing Sinfonietta by Mark Goddard
Programme Note
Written in December 1979 in London, and revised in 2018, the four movements energetically explore an ambiguously tonal sound world. The style is essentially neo-classical ? rhythmically exciting and intense, yet revealing a poignancy of emotion behind a compact musical fabric.
Contents
- I Vivo (4½ minutes)
- II Largo (2½ minutes)
- III Con moto maestoso (3 minutes)
- IV Vivo (3½ minutes)Total duration: c. 14 minutes
Available to buy or rent, the full score is available in a ring-bound A3 portrait format, with a full set of A4 parts (see below)
Sample pages
Sinfonietta – sample pages of score (reduced to A4 size)
Sinfonietta – sample pages of parts
Structural Analysis
Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!
Performances
The first performance was given in December 1979 at the Lyons Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music, conducted by John Carewe.
Scoring
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon
Horn in F
Trumpet in Bb
Tenor Trombone
Timpani (3 pedal timps)
Percussion
Clashed Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
Snare Drum
Tambourine
Large Bass Drum
Large Tam-tam
Violin I (4+ players)
Violin 2 (4+ players)
Violas (3+ players)
Cello (3+ players
Double Bass (1 or 2 players)