BLESSINGS (SACRED SPACE)
Tina Davidson
About this work:
Blessings (Sacred Space) is for solo soprano/alto saxophone and orchestra. Commissioned by the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, Luis Biava conducting, October 1993. “The piece incorporated a primordial, dissonant mutter developed in percussion and bass. Against that, the saxophone plays long low tones, and the player is asked to improvise. It grows towards a clear, bright unison before the piece seems to open into a broadly lyrical, but rhythmically urgent affirmation. The work showed its distinct profile and its innovative sounds." [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Year composed: 1992
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 3 Flute, 3 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 3 Bassoon, 1 Alto Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Harp
Instrumentation notes: soloist: soprano and alto saxophone