1. Isolation
2. Struggling through the Tunnel (Scherzo)
3. Confronting the past (Adagio)
4. Journey to Paradise
- Year of composition: 2019–2021
- Work category: Symphony
- Dedication: Cathrine, Julie and Amalie Winnes. In memory of Lili Boulanger (1893–1918).
- First performed: 7 April 2022, Konserthuset Stockholm, Benjamin Staern Composer Weekend. Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Cathrine Winnes.
- Duration: 26 min
Instrumentation
3*3*3*3*, 4331, 14, 11, strings
Location for score and part material
Gehrmans Musikförlag AB
Description of work
Symphony No. 2 in four movements, played without interruption.
Links
https://www.benjaminstaern.se/?page_id=5743
Work comment
Inspired by Lili Boulanger, Dante and Boccaccio, Through Purgatory to Paradise traces a journey from isolation through darkness toward light. Written during the pandemic, the symphony turns toward transparent, chamber-like textures and melody, culminating in a nearly translucent orchestral sonority.