Instrumentation 3 Flutes (2nd doubling Piccolo & Alto Flute, 3rd doubling Piccolo & Alto Flute) 2 Oboes (2nd doubling English Horn) 3 Clarinets in B = (1st doubling Clarinet in E =, 2nd doubling Clarinet in E = & Alto Saxophone, 3rd doubling Bass Clarinet) 2 Bassoons (2nd doubling Contrabassoon) 4 Horns in F Trumpets (1st & 2nd in C, 3rd in C & B =) 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani (doubling Bass Drum) Percussion (2 players) Suspended Cymbals Vibraphone Bells Snare Drum Xylophone Bass Drum Drumkit Claves Tamtam Small Gongs Whip Tom–tom Piccolo Snare Drum Castanets Large Bass Drum Harp Celesta Strings
Duration ca. 2 hours 30 minutes