Work dedicated to Filipe Quaresma and commissioned by the OPART, S.Carlos Theatre, as part of its Composer in Residence scheme.
Instrumentation:
2 Flutes(2nd= Piccolo)
2 Oboes(2nd= Cor Anglais)
2 Clarinets in Bb
1 Bass clarinet
2 Bassoons(2nd= Contrabassoon)
2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in C
2 Trombones
1 Tuba
Percussion (2 players):
Percussion 1: 4 tuned gongs, 1 medium gong, 1 large tam-tam, 3 suspended cymbals, 2 pieces of resonant metal (medium and low), vibraphone, xylophone, 4 tom-toms, 4 temple blocks
Percussion 2:tubular bells, crotales,3 well-tuned cowbells, 2 suspended cymbals, 2 pieces of resonant metal (medium and low), gran cassa, 2 bongos,whip
Harp
Piano
Violoncello [soloist]
Strings (12.10.8.6.4)