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)