Sinfonia for 15 Wind Instruments


Dedicated to Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Heinz II and the Howard Heinz Endowment. Although they are labeled as optional, the percussion parts are an indispensable part of the piece.

Composer:

Rorem, Ned

Year(s) Composed:
1956 - 1957

Difficulty:
Grade 6

Duration:
9 minutes

Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble: 2.picc.2.eh.2.ecl.bcl.2.cbn.-2.0.0.0-timp(opt).3perc(opt)[sd.bd.cym.gong(l).tri.xyl]-pno/cel

About this coding system

Movements:

I. Like a motor, with no alteration of tempo
II. Slow
III. Lento appassionato
IV. Scherzando, fast but not rushed

Publication Information:

C. F. Peters, Boosey & Hawkes, Henmar (1957)

Premiered:

Robert Boudreau/American Wind Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh, July 14, 1957.

Availability:
Available for Purchase

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