Category: Symphonic / Orchestral
Movements: AUTUMN MILK
Orchestral suite for the film of the same name
Film by Joseph Vilsmaier
Duration: 7 Min.
Publisher of notes/sheet music: Schott Music , on loan , 2011
Instrumentation: Flute
Oboe
Clarinet (B)
Bassoon
Horn 1+2 (F)
Harp (if harp not available then dulcimer)
Percussion: small triangle, glockenspiel (or celeste), small drum, large drum, tamtam, light wooden board
10 first violins
10 second violins
8 violas
6 cellos (with a solo cello)
3 double basses
Introduction: AUTUMN MILK - the orchestral suite, was assembled and arranged in 2009, with close reference to the original score of 1988. After the introduction, the landscape theme 'In the river of time. The 'Anne Theme''', is heard, then followed by a dramatic scene 'Casualty at the plough' and finally 'Death of the Mother'. The dream and yearning motifs connected all the movements in a ritornello style.
Dedication: Dedication: In memory of the actress in the leading role Dana Vavrova (1967-2009)
World premiere: 06.01.2009, Prinzregententheater München
Performers at world premiere: 'Münchner Rundfunkorchester' of the 'Bayerischer Rundfunk'
Records: BR, tv- and radio recording by 'Bayerischer Rundfunk' , 2009
