Marc Blitzstein :: The Airborne Symphony


 

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Blitzstein, Marc
1905-1964
(b Philadelphia, 2 March 1905; d Fort-de-France, Martinique, 22 Jan 1964). American
The Airborne Symphony <1943–1944>
male chorus TTBB solo tenor solo baritone narrator
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Source of text: Text by the composer. Language: English
Part I
1. Theory of Flight: Tempo moderato
2. Ballad of History & Mythology: Allegro giocoso
3. Kittyhawk: Molto moderato
4. The Airborne: Molto allegro
Part II
5. The Enemy: Giusto
6. Threat & Approach: Vivo
7. Ballad of the Cities: Grave
8. Morning Poem [narrator only]
Part III
9. Ballad of Hurry-Up: Allegro
10. Night Music, Ballad of the Bombardier: Andante
11. Recitative: Chorus of the Rendezvous: Allegro con
fuoco
12. The Open Sky: Maestoso