Aulis Sallinen’s Symphony No.7 is related to J.R.R. Tolkien’s great novel 'The Lord of the Rings.' The symphony does not actually depict the events in the novel; rather it is a musical expression of the literary atmosphere and poetry. The symphony was commissioned by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and composed in 1995-6. Orchestration: 3 Flutes 3 Oboes 3 Clarinets in B flat 3 Bassoons 4 Horns in F 4 Trumpets in B flat 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani Percussion Celesta Harp Strings. The duration of the work is 25 minutes full score and orchestral material is available for hire.
