Richard Blackford : Spirited (2013)For Symphony OrchestraDuration: c. 6 minutesFormat: 36-page A4 perfect bound study scoreScore and parts available on hire“When I was invited to write a short overture for the 2013 English Music Festival the word that irrepressibly sprung to mind was Spirited. The overture starts with a sense of hushed anticipation and excitement. The tension builds then a trumpet presents a heroic theme, punctuated by ricochet timpani.” Richard Blackford