Songs Of A Warmonger
Thomas Lawrence Toscano
About this work:
Written for Voice, strings and two trumpets.
A song cycle, words and music conceived on Feb.14th and Feb.15th (the day of the World Wide Protests against the invasion of Iraq). These songs tell a story from a father's standpoint,yet at the same time the singer is called upon the portray not only the father, but, the son and his commanding officer, a colonel. In the end the father realizes his tragic error and gives his final lament as he waits to unite with his son. (only midi recording is available at this time)
Version: Voice, Strings and 2trumpets
Year composed: 2004
Duration: 00:36:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Large Chamber/Jazz Ensemble (10 +)
Instrumentation: 2 Trumpet, 5 Violin, 2 Viola, 2 Cello, 1 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Trumpets are almost always playing bugle calls. If possible Bugles would be very welcome, however not required.