Lemoine Murail - Réflections / Reflets Vol.ii - Orchestre
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Summary of This Score
Premiere
The premiere took place on 11/02/2013 (November 2, 2013) in London, at the Barbican Center, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The conductor was Sakari Oramo. This premiere information is a valuable reference for situating the work within its artistic context and understanding the intended aesthetic: demanding orchestral writing, conceived for a large ensemble, with particular attention to balance, textures, and timbral contrasts.
Commissioner
The score is part of an internationally scaled commission initiative, led by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Casa da Musica (Porto), and Musique Nouvelle en Liberté (for the Orchestre National de Lille). This commissioning framework attests to an ambitious musical project, designed for the stage and intended to be performed in various prestigious venues and ensembles. For orchestras, conductors, and librarians, these elements are an asset: they clarify the intention, enhance the program's credibility, and provide reliable information to include in concert communications.
In a music library, this score will naturally find its place within a collection of contemporary symphonic music: it will interest both musicians preparing a performance and orchestration students wishing to analyze recent writing, contextualized by a precise premiere and identified commissioners.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Instrumentation | symphony orchestra | Genre | contemporary score (orchestral music) |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation does Réflections / Reflets Vol. II use?
The score is written for a symphony orchestra. The writing is intended for a large orchestral ensemble, focusing on textures and contrasts of timbres.
When and where was this work premiered?
The premiere took place on November 2, 2013, at the Barbican Centre in London, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo.
Which organizations commissioned this orchestral score?
The commission was made by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Casa da Musica in Porto, and Musique Nouvelle en Liberté for the Orchestre National de Lille. This framework situates the work within an international dissemination project.
Is this score suitable for studying contemporary orchestration?
Its instrumentation for symphony orchestra and its creation context in 2013 make it well-suited for analyzing contemporary orchestral writing. Balances and textures are key aspects highlighted in the presentation of the work.
What musical genre does this work by Lemoine Murail belong to?
The work belongs to contemporary classical music, specifically within the genre of orchestral music.
