Equinox
Victoria Bond
About this work:
Premiere: Oct 13, 1977 Schubert Theater, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, Maurice Kaplow, conductor
Commentary: Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Ballet, this ballet draws from Hermann Hesse's novel Narcissus and
Goldmund. It is a study of the dual nature of man. Set in the middle ages, the music evokes the modalities of Gregaroian
chant with asymmetrical, pungent style.
Reviews: "The showpiece of last night's program was the New York premiere of Equinox...the music has bite and
direction."
--Newsday
"In one scene, the timpani marks the inexorable advance of three masked death figures..Violins follow the plague-ridden
crowd who run but cannot escape The total effect is spine-chilling."Today's Post "A strong, probing work that provokes
and disturbs as much as it entertains...a worthy addition to the repertory."
--Courier-Post
Year composed: 1977
Duration: 00:45:00
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Opera, More than One Act, with Chorus
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 2 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 2 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 22 Strings (General), 10 Violin, 5 Viola, 4 Cello, 3 Double bass, 2 Harp
Instrumentation notes: Chorus on tape for prologue only; tape available from publisher.
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