Scoring: 2 Flutes (II. doubles picc.), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (I. plays Bb and Eb, II. plays A and Bb Bass), Bassoon, Contrabassoon, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets in C, Bass Trombone, Tuba, 2 Percussionists (Glockenspiel, Crotales, Vibraphone, Almglocken, Bongos, 2 Marching Bass Drums, 2 Kick Drums, Large Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Temple Blocks, Whip, Cabasa, Hobo Chimes, High and Low Mbiras, Detuned Zither, Suspended Flower Pot, Gun), Harp (also plays Sleighbells and large wooden box to be struck with a very large and dramatic hammer), Pianoforte, 16 Violins, 6 Violas, 4 Celli, 2 Contrbasses
Duration: 11 minutes
Premiere:
25 February 2011
University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Smith Recital Hall
Eugene Power - conductor
Program notes:
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