Solway (McEwen, John Blackwood)

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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, Ltd., 1922. Plate S. & B. 2397.
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Work Title Solway. A Symphony for Full Orchestra
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Composer McEwen, John Blackwood
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJM 8
Key C-sharp minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Spring Tide: Allegro moderato
  2. Moonlight: Molto tranquillo
  3. The Sou'west Wind: Vivace
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1911 ca.
First Performance. 1922, Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra conducted by Dan Godfrey (first public performance)
First Publication. 1922
Average DurationAvg. Duration 34 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (B/A),
bass clarinet (B), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon (ad lib.), 4 horns (F),
3 trumpets (B, F), 3 trombones, tuba, 3 timpani, harp, strings
External Links MPH preface (Phillip Brookes, 2021)

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Each movement begins with an inscription, probably written by the composer, poetic in general character.