Perihelion
Jane Brockman
About this work:
Written in the year of the comet, Perihelion is the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it passes closest to the sun. The piece, originally commissioned for string orchestra and digital sound evokes the analogy between planet and sun. This version for strings alone uses a smaller ensemble (a modern concertino) for what was previously the digital music.
Music clips can be heard here: http://www.janebrockman.org/JBmusic.html
© by Diaphanous Music. Recording: Leonarda CD Le 327 Arioso String Orchestra conducted by Carolann Martin.
Version: for string orchestra
Year composed: 1985
Duration: 00:12:30
Ensemble type: Orchestra:String Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Strings (General),1 Strings (General) soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: Can be performed by 11 players: 33221 or multiples.