Pastoral Symphony (Symphony No. 3) (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)
| Title | Pastoral Symphony |
| Alternative title | Symphony No.3 |
| Creators | Ralph Vaughan Williams, composer |
| Opus | — |
| Instrumentation | soprano and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 4 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | — |
| First published | — |
| Dedication | 35 minutes |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Symphonies |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
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Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molto moderato | — | G mixolydian | — |
| Lento moderato | — | F lydian | — |
| Moderato pesante | — | G minor | — |
| Lento (A phrygian) | — | — | — |
Arrangements
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Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | Ralph Vaughan-Williams* | 1924 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | parts | F. & B. Goodwin | 1924 | Oboe 1/2, English Horn Clarinet 1/2 (B/A), 3 (A)/Bass Clarinet (B) Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) Trumpet 1/2 (C/E), 3 (C) Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba Timpani, Triangle/Cymbals/Bass Drum Celesta Harp Violins I/Violin solo Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
| View | Complete | parts | — | — | Flute 1/2 Flute 3 (also Piccolo) Bassoon 1/2 |
| View | Complete | vocal score | — | — | Complete Score |
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Ensemble | Performers | Files (click to listen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | London Philharmonic (orchestra) | Margaret Ritchie, soprano Adrian Boult, conductor |
I. Molto moderato II. Lento moderato III. Moderato pesante IV. Lento |
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