StarSail
Jane Brockman
About this work:
A huge glistening sail made of gold leaf which is so light that it could rotate the earth indefinitely, powered by solar energy. StarSail would be literally uplifting--an art symbol which would raise millions of eyes to the heavens. NASA was nonplused by Bo Parker's suggestion, but the idea launched this piece. Originally a collaboration with choreographer Randall Faxon Parker.
Music clips can be heard here: http://www.janebrockman.org/JBmusic.html
Version: for chamber orchestra
Year composed: 1998
Duration: 00:06:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Chamber Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Harp
Instrumentation notes: Strings