Music for String Orchestra, 8 French Horns, 3 Woodwinds, and 4 Percussion

Patrick Riley

About this work:

Three movements. Published by PDR Music (ASCAP). Mostly contrapuntal. 1st movement is fast(eighth note=152)to be played "gracefully, with spirit", 2nd is faster(eighth note=166) and marked "agitated, animated". Both movements have frequent and erratic meter changes. The 3rd movement is "energetic and bold"(quarter note=120)with interesting repetitive rhythmic figures accompanying the melody lines. Score and parts available from Patrick Riley.

Version: MIDI recording
Year composed: 2008
Duration: 00:11:16
Ensemble type: Orchestra:String Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 English Horn, 2 Bassoon, 8 Horn in F, 4 Percussion (General), 18 Violin, 6 Viola, 6 Cello, 4 Double bass

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