| Instrumentation | 2222 / 2200 / timpani* and strings [doubles on triangle and 2 suspended cymbals] |
| Length | 9 minutes |
| Difficulty | By way of comparison, less difficult than the piece which inspired it, Kodaly's "Galanta Dances." The brisk finale would be a healthy challenge for some community/student orchestras. |
| Comments | In essence, a Greek incarnation of Kodaly's "Galanta Dances." Similar in form -- including a very prominent part for the orchestra's principal clarinet. |
| Sources | tel./fax: 617-325-0645
email: steven@orchestraconductor.com
Continually updated webpage for relevant information on this music: http://gis.net/~pegasus/cafeneoninfo.htm |
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| History | Commissioned by the Quincy (MA) Symphony Orchestra;
Premiered November 17th, 2000;
Future performances already committed:
Quincy Symphony: May 2001 [repeated in same season]
Plymouth (MA) Philharmonic: April 2002
Melrose (MA) Symphony: May 2002
Boston's Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra: 2002-2003 season |
| Contributor | The composer |
| Other | |