Symphony No. 3
by David Maslanka
Bassoon - Sheet Music

Band 2, 2 Tom-Toms, 2 Triangles), 2 in Eb, 3, 3 in Bb, 4, 5 Gongs Small to Large, Alto Saxophones 1, Anvil,, Baritone Saxophone in Eb, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Bass Drum, Bass Drum with attached Crash Cymbal, Bass Trombone, Bassoons 1, Bongo, Chimes and more

SKU: CF.SC61

Composed by David Maslanka. Perfect - Å’ Hinge. Large Score. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #SC61. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SC61).

ISBN 9780825865251. UPC: 798408065256. 9 X 14 inches. Key: C major.

The largest of David Maslanka's wind symphonies in scale and duration, Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the University of Connecticut Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gary Green, conductor, and premiered by them in 1991. It is in five movements and lasts nearly 50 minutes. The moderate tempo and forceful character of the first movement contrast with the serene nature music of the second movement. The third movement, a fast and bristling scherzo largely in A Minor, is followed by two slower movements, both labeled lament. The composer characterizes the music of these movements as both sorrowful and joyful. The fifth movement, in particular, has the lamenting character overcome by an ecstatic vision of natural beauty and the life force. Symphony No. 3 is arguably Maslanka's most profound and satisfying large-scale work, and it ends in an unequivocal A Major that has the feeling of a benediction. Large score and parts are available on rental.