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Scoring

picc.1.1.corA.Ebcl.bcl.1.dbn-2.2.1.btrbn.1-perc(3):tgl/crot/bird-whistles/cyms/tam-t/t.bells/aquaphone (l)/watergong/glsp/vib/marimba-hp-ondes.martenot-strings

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Publisher

Sikorski

Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes / Sikorski for the world.

Availability

World Premiere
15/10/2022
Meistersingerhalle, Nürnberg
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg / Joana Mallwitz
Composer's Notes

‘The title ‘Paradise Lost’ is borrowed from John Milton's immortal poetic masterpiece. At the centre of the symphony are two large parts: ‘Eve's Lament’ and ‘Adam's Lament’. In a subtle, highly subjective way, it invites the listener to reflect on different perspectives. I leave it up to the listener to decide whether and how this symphony relates to the upheavals of our time.’ (Lera Auerbach)

Programme Note

The epithet ‘Paradise Lost’ refers to John Milton's 17th century creation epic of the same name. Framed by a prologue and an epilogue, Auerbach places the laments of the first humans, Adam and Eve, at the centre of her symphony. She also draws on material from her work ‘Eve's Lament’ from 2019.
Symphony No. 5 was premiered on 15 October 2022 in Nuremberg by the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg under the direction of Joana Mallwitz.

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