McNeff, Stephen

Reflections on Thomas Hardy's poem 'The Darkling Thrush' inspired this multi-movement work for clarinets. The predominently dark-grained timbre of the clarinet ensemble, capable of so many subtle changes in sound and mood, perfectly express the sometimes gaunt, sometimes frail but always optimistic thrush in these remarkable verses. But don't be mislead, this is a work of symphonic stature, powerful, demanding, full of suprises and an extraordinary piece of writing.

Grad AB 7-8 US 5

16 minutes

MC0198

Set and Score

£75.00

MC0198C

Score

£24.50

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