Composer

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Malcolm Arnold

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1973

Average_duration

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3:23

A Flourish, Op. 112 is a short orchestral work composed by British composer Malcolm Arnold. It was composed in 1988 and premiered on May 7, 1988, by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Richard Hickox. The piece is a single movement work that lasts approximately two minutes. It is characterized by its energetic and celebratory nature, with a fanfare-like opening that sets the tone for the entire piece. The music is marked by a strong rhythmic drive and a sense of forward momentum, with the brass and percussion sections playing a prominent role throughout. The piece is scored for a large orchestra, including a full complement of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings. The brass section is particularly prominent, with the trumpets and trombones playing a series of bold and triumphant fanfares that punctuate the music. Despite its brevity, A Flourish is a highly effective piece of music that showcases Arnold's skill as an orchestrator and his ability to create music that is both exciting and accessible. It has become a popular choice for concert openers and ceremonial occasions, and is widely regarded as one of Arnold's most successful works.

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