Adams, John: Absolute Jest (2011) 22'
Category: full orchestra  string quartet 

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Scoring
2.picc.2.corA.2.bcl.2.dbn-4.2.2.0-timp.perc(2):cowbell/xyl/BD/chimes/glsp/vib-harp-pft.cel-strings

NOTE: Due to certain balance issues in the orchestration, it is strongly recommended that very light amplification of the solo quartet be used with the sound controlled through a mixing board located at the rear, behind the audience
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Territory
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