Peter Dietz wrote:

>I am searching for orchestral works for classical orchestra (approximate
>size of Beethoven Symphony No. 6) up to 45 minutes for a programme
>in summer 2006.  There should be an evident reference to religious
>or sacred themes, but the compositions should be purely instrumental.

There are so many to choose from.  A favorite title has been Sinfonia
Sacra.  Perhpas the best known is by Panufnik.  Others include Landre,
Charpentier (for Strings); Widor (organ and Orch.) Escudero...etc.

The Triumph of St. Joan Symphony by Dello Joio...Nobilissima Visione
Suite and Mathis der Maler by Hindemith...shall I go on...

Karl