Mantra Canon
Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
About this work: Mantra Canon is a massive high-minimalist work full of surprises (including definitely non-minimalist fugues and bitonality). Its non-stop pulsing and solfège chorus drive ceaselessly for a half hour. One performer at the premiere called it "Shogun in music". This is a demanding work for all. It was performed by an orchestra under the composer's direction and the University of Vermont orchestra directed by T. L. Read.
(Score is inked. Copies on request.)
Performance (MP3)
Year composed: 1986
Duration: 00:30:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 3 Percussion (General), 2 Xylophone, 2 Piano, 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 AA, 1 T, 1 B, 1 Synthesizer, 1 Other Voice
Instrumentation notes: Contrabass Clarinet can double Cello I
Cello II can double bass clarinet