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whisper concerto

by Katherine Balch


Orchestration
2222-4220-timp+2-pf-str-soloist(vc)
Duration
25 minutes
Year Composed
2023

Notes

Movements

  1. Andante agitato
  2. Presto dolcissimo—intermezzo col legno
  3. Andante di nuovo—chorale scorrevole

Movements & Players Table


Part Name
Instruments
Flute 1
C Flute
Flute 2
C Flute and Piccolo
Oboe 1
Oboe
Oboe 2
Oboe
Clarinet 1
Clarinet in Bb
Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet in Bb and Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon 1
Bassoon
Bassoon 2
Contrabassoon and Bassoon
Horn 1
Horn in F
Horn 2
Horn in F
Horn 3
Horn in F
Horn 4
Horn in F
Trumpet 1
Trumpet in C
Trumpet 2
Trumpet in C
Trombone 1
Tenor Trombone
Note: Requires the F trigger
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Timpani
Timpani
Percussion 1
Large and Small Triangles, Marimba, Guiro, Large Sheet of Bubble Wrap, Medium Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Tubular Bells, and Slapstick (or Whip)
Note: Marimba needs to be at least 4.5 octaves with the low E.
Percussion 2
Large and Medium Suspended Cymbals, Two Small Glass Bottles (Higher/Lower), Vibraphone, Crotales, Capiz Shell (or Glass) Windchimes, Tam-Tam, and Snare Drum
Piano
Piano
Note: Needs to be prepared.
Violin 1
Violin Section
Note: Composer calls for at least 12 violins
Violin 2
Violin Section
Note: Composer calls for at least 10 violins
Viola
Viola Section
Note: Composer calls for at least 8 violins
Cello
Cello Section
Note: Composer calls for at least 8 violins
Double Bass
Bass Section
Note: Composer calls for at least 6 violins
Solo: Cello
Cello


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