Arranged by Dean Marshall and Bob Phillips. Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Alternatives. Form: Fugue. Contemporary. Grade 3. Conductor Score and Parts. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing Arr : String Orchestra Publisher : Alfred Publishing
MacPherson's Lament is a delightful Scottish air arranged by Bob Phillips and Dean Marshall, the music director of the world famous fiddle group, Barrage. Legend has it that MacPherson went to his death playing this hauntingly beautiful tune on his fiddle. Beginning with the cellos and basses, the melody is passed around throughout the orchestra while accompanied by a variety of figures that build in intensity.