Symphony No. 3 "Sunday Symphony" Movement III - "Relaxation"

(Start at 10:16)

Program Note: "Symphony No. 3 "The Sunday Symphony" is actually the last of Still's five symphonies, and the only one never performed in his lifetime. It is said to express the spiritual "day in the life" of a devout worshiper. The original third symphony was revised in 1958 to become Symphony No. 5 "Western Hemisphere." The premiere performance came in 1984 by North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (Carlton R. Woods, conducting)" - Theodore Presser

Rhythmic Duration / Pattern: This movement features a steady eighth note pulse, that is often heard in the flutes. Can you hear it?

Ternary Form:
A Section: 10:16
B Section: 10:51
A Section: 12:00

Table of Contents:
I. Awakening
II. Prayer
III. Relaxation
IV. Day's End and a New Beginning