for orchestra (2008)
8 minutes
Instrumentation
2*2*22* / 2220 / timp / 2 perc / strings
2 Flutes (2nd also Piccolo), 1 Oboes, 1 English Horn, 2 Clarinets in B♭, 1 Bassoons, 1 Contrabassoon
2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in C, 1 Trombone Tenor, 1 Bass Trombone
1 Timpani player
2 Percussion players: Bass Drum, Tam-tam, Suspended Cymbal, Tubular Bells, 2 Bongos, 2 Woodblocks, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales
1 Harp
Strings (minimum: 12.8.6.6.4)
Recording
First performance
July 20, 2008
Metz, France
Arsenal
Orchestre national de Lorraine
Diego Masson, conductor
Pairing suggestions
Mauricio Kagel: 3 Études for orchestra
Igor Stravinsky: 4 Etudes for orchestra
Access
Available for hire.
Contact Nicolas Farmer: nicolas.farmer(a)samymoussa.com