Scoring
1.0.1(=bcl).0-0.0.0.0-perc(1):tubular bells/susp.cym/sizzle cymbal/hi-hat/vib (with bow)/BD/large tam-t/surdo-pft-vln.vla.vlc
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Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
Availability
World Premiere
02/12/2005
The Cornerstone, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer's Notes
This work falls into two movements. The first begins with an anguished string trio that builds towards a lyrical flute solo followed by a solo clarinet. The movement ends on the chord with which the second movement begins. The second movement opens with a jazzy flute line interspersed with string stabs and high piano notes. After a section that features bass instruments and percussion there is a recap of the opening material from the first movement followed by a relentless coda which brings us hurtling towards the end of the piece.
© Mark Simpson 2018
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