Battle of Fantastical Forces (for mixed quartet)
Yvonne Freckmann
About this work:
Battle of Fantastical Forces (2009) for clarinet, violin, cello and piano is a musical storybook in which each player takes on the part of a fantasy character. The piece begins mid-action with each character competing for attention. During their journey, they soon arrive in a forest of whispers and intrigue. All is well until a goblin unleashes his first arrow through the mist. Under attack, four must come together to survive. After several skirmishes, the opposing sides gather their forces for the final battle, which will determine the heroes’ fate.
Year composed: 2009
Duration: 00:09:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Piano, 1 Violin, 1 Cello