Instrumentation

4(IV=picc).2.ca.4(III=Eb.IV=bcl).3(III=cbsn) – 4331 – timp – perc(4/5): crot/glsp/2 t.bells/tuned gong/mar/timp/2 tgl/small susp.cym/medium susp.cym/sizzle cym/chinese cym/anvil/cowbell/tam-t/wbl/2 Japanese wbl/2 tpl.bl/castanets/2 ratchet/2 whips/claves/maracas/vibraslap/rainstick/BD – 2 harp – cel – pno – strings (min. 8.7.6.5.4 desks)

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Score and parts in preparation

Cleveland Pictures

Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre (London, United Kingdom)

BBC Symphony Orchestra/Sakari Oramo

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