Scottish Fantasy

The "Scottish Fantasy" in E-flat major, op. 46, is a composition for violin and orchestra by Max Bruch. Completed in 1880, it was dedicated to the virtuoso violinist Pablo de Sarasate. It is a four movement fantasy on Scottish folk melodies and includes in the fourth movement a sprightly arrangement of "Hey Tuttie Tatie", which was also the tune to which lyrics by Robert Burns were set in the patriotic anthem "Scots Wha Hae". In paying homage to Scottish tradition, Bruch's composition gives a prominent place to the harp in the instrumental accompaniment to the violin. The "Scottish Fantasy" is one of the several signature pieces by Bruch which are still widely heard today, along with the first violin concerto and the Kol Nidrei for cello and orchestra.

Movements

# Introducion; Grave, Adagio cantabile
# Scherzo; Allegro
# Andante sostenuto
# Finale; Allegro energico

Instrumentation

The work is scored for solo violin, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, suspended cymbal (played with triangle beater), harp and strings

Trivia

Composer Jay Chattaway used a portion of this composition to create a tune known affectionately among Star Trek fans as "Picard Flute", from the "" episode "The Inner Light".

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