Russell Peck’s programmatic tone poem about the struggle for peace. A musical tribute to all the people who have struggled against conflict itself toward a just and lasting peace for all of us.- commissioned by the Birmingham International Festival.
Recorded by the London Symphony.
Adagio
Allegro
Ending
“a wealth of invention, exemplary use of orchestral color”
Washington Post
“an extraordinary piece of music . . . dazzling . . . exciting . . . moving . . . well-earned bravos”
Sacramento News and Review
“particularly enjoyable work”
Fort Worth Star Telegram
“appealing curtain-raiser”
Phoenix Gazette
Peace Overture has been performed by symphony orchestras on four continents: Africa (Cairo, Egypt); Asia (Shanghai, China); and Europe (Barcelona, Spain and Rzeszow, Poland) in addition to many performances in North America.
duration: 11′
(1988)
3(3rd db. picc./2+E.h./2+b.cl./2+cbn. – 4/3/3/1
timp. – 4 perc. – piano – strings
The orchestra may be reduced by omitting any or all of the following:
fl. III, E.h., b.cl., cbn., and two percussion players.
Cues for these instruments are provided in other parts.
– If only 2 flutes are used, Flute II uses a special part that includes piccolo.
– Performance with 2 percussion omits xylophone completely and uses a special part.