THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME
Brian Fennelly
About this work:
The Other Side of Time was written for the New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble at the request of its director, Charles Peltz. It is scored for 25 wind instruments, timpani, and 4 percussionists. After a brooding beginning, each of its contiguous sections develops at a different but related tempo, often moving within from lyrical lines to dramatic outbursts. The final section, at the original tempo, recalls the material of the opening and its anxious percussion activity. While the piece is meant to reflect some kind of spiritual journey, the title is actually taken from a book by paleontologist/geologist Robert Titus on the origins of the Catskill Mountains in New York State.
Premiere: February 25, 2010, Jordan Hall, Newe England Conservatory, Boston, MA; NEC Wind Ensemble, Charles Peltz, conductor.
Year composed: 2009
Duration: 00:14:00
Ensemble type: Band:Wind Ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 1 Alto Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 1 Alto Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 1 Timpani, 5 Marimba, 1 Xylophone, 1 Vibraphone, 1 Other Percussion Instrument(s)
Instrumentation notes: 1)Flute 2 doubles Piccolo, 2)Clarinet 2 doubles Bass Clarinet, 3) Bass Clarinet listed is actually Contrabass clarinet, Trumpet 1 doubles Flugelhorn. Percussion calls for Timpani/Chines and 4 additional players