Nocturne (Symphony 1, New Day Rising, Mvt. II) - Steven Reineke - C.L. Barnhouse Company Score/Parts

The second movement depicts the city on the evening of April 17th, 1906.The frenetic pace of the day has given way to a more peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Once the city is lulled to sleep, we hear the distant sound of church bells tolling 5 a.m., the hour the Earthquake struck the city.This movement is segue attacca into the third movement.