Inspired by the passion and dazzle of Gustav Klimt’s celebrated painting “The Kiss,” Daniel Dorff has created a dramatic and sensual tone poem capturing the growing thrill of the painting’s young lovers. Dorff’s 14-minute work is suitable for choreography, and a favorite for Valentine’s Day programming. The composer's website (www.danieldorff.com/pn-thekiss.htm) offers full program notes and more.


Instrumentation:
Piccolo, 2 Flutes (2nd doubles Alto Flute), 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 A Clarinets, Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Bassoons, 4 F Horns (Horns 2 & 4 include mutes), 3 C Trumpets (includes straight mutes and Harmon mutes), 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Harp (preferably seated toward the front), Celesta, Timpani (4 Timpani, plus Piccolo Timp. if available), Percussion (3 players), I:Vibraphone, Xylophone, Snare Drum (wire brush), 4 Tom-toms (medium through low), Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, II:2 Triangles, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Medium-large Cowbell, III: Glockenspiel