Composer

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Arthur Bliss

Genre

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Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

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1953

Publication Date

:

1953

First Performance

:

Jun 1, 1953

Average_duration

:

5:52

Arthur Bliss composed his 'Aubade for Coronation Morning, F. 37' in 1953, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The piece premiered on June 2, 1953, the day of the coronation, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. The 'Aubade for Coronation Morning' is a single-movement work that lasts around 10 minutes. It is scored for a large orchestra, including brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. The piece begins with a fanfare-like introduction, featuring the brass section, which sets the celebratory tone of the work. The main theme is then introduced by the strings, which is a lively and rhythmic melody that is passed around the orchestra. The piece is characterized by its use of contrasting sections, with the lively main theme being interrupted by more contemplative and reflective passages. These sections feature solo instruments, such as the oboe and the clarinet, and showcase Bliss's skill in orchestration. The piece builds to a grand climax, with the full orchestra playing the main theme in unison. Bliss's 'Aubade for Coronation Morning' is a celebratory work that captures the excitement and grandeur of the coronation. It is a fitting tribute to the occasion and has become a popular piece in the orchestral repertoire.

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