Michael Zev Gordon
The Impermanence of Things for solo piano, ensemble and electronics
2009
INSTRUMENTATION Solo Piano Flute/Piccolo Oboe/Cor anglais Clarinet in Bb/Bass Clarinet in Bb Bassoon Horn in F Trumpet in Bb Trombone Percussion: Tuned Gongs (G-E chromatic) Crotales (chromatic set) Glockenspiel Vibraphone Bass Drum Tenor Drum Tambourine Triangle Small Shaker 3 Suspended Cymbals (small, medium large) Harp Celeste Accordion Electronics Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
Performance Note Breaks between movements should be treated as ‘held pauses’ and last between 5 and 10 seconds each; in other words time should not be given for audience coughing, etc
The score is notated in C
The world premiere was given on 18th March 2009 at LSO/St Lukes as part of a BBC Invitation Concert Performers: Solo piano: Huw Watkins Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth Ensemble: London Sinfonietta The work was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta
© 2009 Cadenza Music Limited
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