On the Transmigration of Souls
John Adams
About this work:
This work was composed in response to the events of 9/11 and was premiered September 19, 2002 in Avery Fisher Hall, New York, New York by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus and New York Choral Artists, New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel, conductor.
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:27:00
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Unknown
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 3 Flute, 3 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 4 Horn in F, 4 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 2 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 4 Percussion (General), 2 Piano, 1 Celesta, 1 Electric/Electronic Keyboard, 1 Strings (General), 2 Harp, 1 S, 1 A, 1 T, 1 B, 1 Prerecorded Sound (Tape/CD/Other), 1 Sampler (Keyboard/Other)
Instrumentation notes: SATB Chorus-children's chorus 3(III=picc).picc.3.2.bcl.dbcl.2.dbn-4.4.3.2-timp.perc(4)glsp;crot/high tgl;chimes/2 high tgls;2 high tgls/susp.cym/brake drums-2harp-pft-cel-kybd sampler*-strings-pre-recorded tape-computer-controlled sound system *acoustic piano tuned 1/4 tone high. A sampler may be used as an alternative.