The Triumph of Night
Norman Mathews
About this work:
A rousing piece for full orchestra. Highly rhythmic. Perfect as a concert opener or dance score. Inspired by Arthur Rimbaud's poem "Cities I" from Illuminations: "Savages dance, endlessly dancing the Triumph of Night." Based on the following scale: C, D-flat, E-flat, F-flat,G, A, B-flat, C.
Year composed: 2000
Duration: 00:09:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
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