Abhorrence of the Void
Christian Kriegeskotte
About this work:
“Abhorrence of the Void” or horror vacui (Latin) is a term passed down from Medieval Europe referring to any manner of pneumatic or hydraulic mechanism. It illustrates nature's tendency to be “replused by absence,” causing natural phenomenae to ?ll a vacuum at all costs.
Version: For Chamber Orchestra with Full Strings
Year composed: 2009
Duration: 00:10:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Chamber Orchestra
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 1 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Strings (General)
Instrumentation notes: Moderate solo passages for string quintet.