BLOOD MEMORY: A LONG QUIET AFTER THE CALL
Tina Davidson
About this work:
Commissioned and premiered by the Sage City Symphony, Blood Memory takes its title an excerpt of a poem by the composer’s sister, Eva Davidson, and it “deliciously lyrical, dominated by strings throughout most sections, almost a cello concerto in feel, opening with a round, sensual cello solo." [Welcomat]
Year composed: 1985
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 3 Horn in F, 4 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 1 Strings (General)
Instrumentation notes: cello and orchestra