for voices and large ensemble. 3'30"
2014
words by
Geoffrey Hill:
'C-L-A-S-S. I mean, the whole notion of class is really, they tell me, defunct.
So, I thought I would spell it.'
commissioned by
Orkest de Ereprijs
recording of Orkest de Ereprijs, under Wim Boerman.
Gaudeamus Festival, Utrecht on 14.09.14.
Instrumentation:
Flute,
Piccolo,
Clarinet in Bb (= Bass Clarinet in Bb),
Alto Saxophone (= Soprano Saxophone),
Baritone Saxophone (= Soprano Saxophone),
Horn in F,
Trumpet in Bb,
2 Trombones,
Tuba,
Soprano,
Mezzo-soprano,
Tenor,
Bass,
Percussion (Vibraphone and Suspended cymbal),
Piano,
Electric Guitar,
Bass Guitar.