Into the Black Oblivion
Gregg Wramage
About this work:
This work was written in memory of my father and is a setting of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Donald Justice's "Psalm and Lament". Premiered by baritone Kenneth Weber and the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, 8/99. Recorded on the SCI CD Series, distributed by Capstone Records. You can also listen to this work at: http://www.capstonerecords.org/CPS-8701.html. Published by the composer. For further information about this work, please contact Gregg Wramage at: gwramage@hotmail.com; 718 238-9485; 28 Marine Ave., Apt. 5H, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Year composed: 1999
Duration: 02:00:80
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Large Chamber/Jazz Ensemble (10 +)
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Horn in F, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass, ,1 Baritone soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: Flute doubles piccolo. A small string section (65432) may be used instead of 5 solo strings. Contrabass with "low C" attachment.