Sinfonia Concertante

fl/picc., oboe/english horn, cl/bs cl, bassoon, hn, tmpt, tbn, perc (3 players), pno, vln, vla, vc, cb
Duration: 20:00
Date of composition: 1976

PROGRAM NOTES:

The composition, in three movements, is scored for flute, doubling piccolo; oboe, doubling English horn; B-flat clarinet, doubling bass clarinet; bassoon; horn; trumpet; trombone; violin; viola; cello; contrabass; piano; and percussion (three players).

The title Sinfonia Concertante is used for its specificality: a symphony of several solo instruments with traits of the classical style. The music is mock-serious and satirical at times, making light of certain post-1945 musical gravity.

The duration of the work is approximately 20 minutes. -James Sellars