Bantammer Swing
Ned McGowan
About this work:
Ned McGowan, a composer and flutist, proved there's still plenty of life in old-fashioned virtuosity with "Bantammer Swing," a playful, athletic concerto for his unwieldy contrabass flute. - Steve Smith, New York Times, April 28, 2008 Written for the American Composers Orchestra Commissioned by the Brannen-Cooper Fund Made possible with support from the ACO and Meet the Composer, NY First performance: Carnegie Hall, New York, April 25th, 2008
Year composed: 2008
Duration: 00:18:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Chamber Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn in F, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion (General), 8 Violin, 3 Viola, 2 Cello, 2 Double bass, ,1 Other Wind Instrument(s) soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: Contrabass Flute Solo