Short Ride in a Fast Machine

John Adams

About this work:
This work was performed by American Composers Orchestra and is included on NewMusicJukebox through a partnership between AMC and ACO. (Published by Hendon Music, Inc.) For further information about this work, please contact: Hendon Music, Inc 35 East 21st Street New York, NY 10010 (212) 358-5300 composers.us@boosey.com
Year composed: 1986
Duration: 00:04:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
Instrumentation: 2 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 4 Clarinet, 3 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 4 Horn in F, 4 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Strings (General)
Instrumentation notes: Percussion requires three players: 2wdbl/tgl/xyl/crot/glsp/susp.cym/sizzle cym/SD/pedal BD/large BD/large tam-t/tamb; 2 optional synth (Casio 200 series or Yamaha DX series).
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes

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