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- for E flat clarinet, B flat clarinet, bass clarinet and orchestra
- By:
- Duration:
- 28' 00"
- Instrumentation:
- 2232; 4231; perc (tub bell, glock, marimba, xylo, cym, guiro, maracas, tamb, s-dr,b-dr, t-toms, tri, sleighbells); strs
- Contents:
- Three movements and two interludes
Samples
 | Score (629k) | Page 1 | © Waiteata Music Press |
 | Recording (463k) | No description given | © Atoll CDs |
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- This work has 2 scores, 4 recordings and 2 resources
Programme Note
Scored for E flat, B flat and bass clarinets with orchestra this work was reviewed as, “a magnificent reward to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra…a civilised and serious piece, but also delightfully witty…scored with a delicacy and sophistication that shows a very sure ear, alert to the details that enliven an orchestral score.” Rod Biss, NZ Listener “The music is over-flowing with colourful percussive strokes and tongue-in-cheek parody.” Matthew Suttor, Music in NZ “The three clarinets effectively behave as a ‘super-clarinet’ with an enormous range of five octaves. Set against the other instruments…the result is a vibrant glitter of timbre.” Suzanne Court, Music in NZ.
- Commissioned:
- Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, 1991
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
- Dedication:
- Dedicated to the musicians of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.