Commissioned by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and first performed by them on the 6th August, 1992.

1. Overture: Vivace

A bustling opening movement in sonata form. After an introduction in which a syncopated theme is tossed around the band, the first subject proper gives way to a more legato second theme. A scherzando bridge passage leads to the recapitulation.

2. Serenade: Lento Espressivo

A short introduction leads to a sonorous theme from the middle of the band. A s...