The Canyon
Philip Glass
About this work:
A dramatic episode for orchestra (1988) 18'
Year composed: 1988
Duration: 00:18:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 10+ players
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: 2.pic.2.2.2/4.3.2.btbn.1/pf/timp.8 perc (SD, TD, BD, t.bells, glsp maracas, 4wdbl, tgl, tamb, ratchet)/ pno/ str, 2fl, 2ob, 2cl in Bflat, 4hn in F, 2 trmb, bass trmb, tuba, strings (2vn, vla,vc, db) glock, maracas, snare dm, t dm, bass dm, 4 or 6 timpani, piano.