A Symphonic Poem
Op. 62
Introductory YouTube video
New Edition
The brand new performing edition, prepared by Clifton Edition, will be released during 2026.
The music has been revised and fully typeset to the highest standards.
Some parts are now optional, to widen the opportunities for performance (see ‘Scoring’ below).
Please complete the “contact” form above for full details.
Sample pages
Performances
Original version, performed by The Oxford Symphony Orchestra
We’ve created a quick and dirty electronic ‘performance’ of the new version, taken directly from the full score, courtesy of Sibelius™.
The following MP3 file is used as the ‘sound track’ of the YouTube video
Scoring
Please note: instruments marked * may be considered optional if absolutely necessary.
Any critical solos for these instruments are cued into other parts and marked “Play if absent”.
Piccolo *
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais *
2 Clarinets in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb *
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon *
4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
2 Tenor Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani (pedal)
Percussion (3 players *)
Snare Drum, Clashed Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Whip, Tenor Drum,
Large Tam-tam, Tambourine, Chimes, Large Bass Drum, 3 Tom-toms,
Glockenspiel * , Xylophone * , Vibraphone *.
Harp *
Piano
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Double Bass
Programme Note
The work is a stand alone piece for orchestra – a programmatic overture if you will.
Wikipedia tells us all about the Anglo Saxon epic poem.
The YouTube video provides a programmatic comment as the piece progresses.
Performance Notes
• Total duration: about 12 minutes.
• Mutes are required for most instruments.
• Metronome marks are merely indications of tempi and are not to be taken as gospel.