Symphony No. 5 (Sessions)

The Symphony No. 5 of Roger Sessions was commissioned in 1960 and completed in 1964.[1][2][3] It was commissioned by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the first movement only was premiered by them in February 1964,[3] the rest not being completed until that December.

It is in three connected movements, with a pause after the first.[2]

It is scored for three flutes, three oboes, four clarinets, three bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, timpani, percussion, piano, harp and strings.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sessions Society Worklist". Retrieved 7 June 2009.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dialogues and Extensions". American Symphony Orchestra. 1992-3. Retrieved 7 June 2009. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Eugene Ormandy Information Site". Retrieved 7 June 2009.
  4. ↑ "Presser Information for Sessions". Retrieved 7 June 2009.