Nos rêves ont passé
Timothy J. Brown
About this work: Nos réves ont passé is a text by Romain Darchy, a French World War I soldier. The poem describes seeing fellow soldiers blown to bits, and having to bury them. Large portions of this work are not tonal. Pointillism is used, and it is technically demanding.
This work is from a larger set of 10 pieces, but may be performed independently. Contact the composer for more informatoin.
Year composed: 2004
Duration: 00:07:15
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 6-9 Players
Instrumentation: 1 Oboe, 1 Piano, 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Soprano
Instrumentation notes: Coloratura (or soprano with a high C). Set in French. Technically demanding for all the performers, especially the pianist.