Homeward Angels
| Instrumentation | Solo bassoon, orch. (2221, 22, timp., pno., strgs.) |
| Length | ca. 6:00 |
| Difficulty | Moderate difficulty for soloist; orchestra part very easy for professionals. Transparent scoring, including string solos in high registers. Could be handled effectively by school orchestras with strong first desk players. |
| Comments | Lyrical, tonal, basically "pops" in style, but not lacking in "serious" thematic treatment. Light but not "lite". |
| Sources | Scores and parts may be had from the composer: Mark G. Simon, email mgs2@cornell.edu or write to: 26 Lee Rd., Dryden, NY 13053. (607) 844-4873 (H), (607) 255-5752 (W) |
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| History | Written for and dedicated to bassoonist Ronald N. Bukoff. First performed Dec. 21, 1991 by Ronald Bukoff with the Redlands Civic Orchestra, Jing-Yu Lou, conductor, Redlands, California. |
| Contributor | The composer, Mark G. Simon. mgs2@cornell.edu |
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