Symphony Miko Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

(dedicated to Sir Colin Davis, Mr. Valery Gergiev, and London Symphony Orchestra)

profound personal
heroic timbres
strings in unison
military motif

two opposing characters
lavish ornamentation
special splendor
enchanting entrance

sudden modulation
into remote keys
a lyrical tutti
fortissimo chords

brief development
a change of meter
magical recapitulation
daring tonality

an Adagio introduction
kettledrum big stroke
beguiling simplicity
intense pleasure

the minor mode
in the double basses
a sinuous descant line
reinforced by the clarinet

serene duo
for flute and trumpet
solemn sound of
full orchestra

single melodic idea
starts a new theme
impassioned dialogue
between piccolo and cello

a sparse accompaniment
the isolated soaring lines
the symbols of loneliness
a tranquil state of mind

musical monogram
a self-portrait in
a conspicuous spot
powerful orchestration

musical chiper
personal nature
resounding horn call
numerous transformations

Un poco sostenuto
mostly by half-steps
slowly middle raise
in the woodwinds

sung words
clarify message
serious and gentle
a great tension

equal length notes
a major caesura
between majestically dances
and triumphal hymns

naive faith
an eternal life
disorderly apparition
and pastoral devotion

endless variations
inimitable spontaneity
most delightful surprises
beautiful sounds pass by

appealing warmth
invigorating, soulful
evergreen, vitality
glorious romantic

agile potpourri
uplifting songs
sheer enjoyment
sparkling miniatures

enormous, extraordinary
the human experience
embrace positive aspects
the achingly Allegro Con Spirito

a unifying motto
the climactic point
a musical structure
coherent, well balanced

amazing conclusion
stunning final synthesis
energetic brass voices
ending viola victorious theme

(inspired by Miko story)