2.2picc(II=fl).2.corA.2.bcl.2.dbn-4.4.4.1-timp.perc(5):I=t.bells/flexatone/glsp/SD; II=lion’s roar/crot/flexatone/SD/sistrum/susp.cym(lg); III=susp.cym(sm,lg)/watergong/SD/whip; IV=hammer/anvil/whip/tam-t(lg)/bamboo pipes(lg number); V=BD/wdbl(sm)/SD/sleigh bells(lg number)/swannee whistle/harness bells(lg)/plate gong-harp-pft-cel-strings(16.14.12.10.8)
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B&B
"At its premiere, the progression of musical ideas in this piece was clearly audible, and the performance itself was powerful and marked by opulent sound. The sense of humour and dance-like character were presented as archaic ideas in an apocalyptic game – rather as though Stravinsky had written a scherzo in Bruckner’s style." (Thomas Willmann, tz München, 21 Mar 2001)
Bayerisches Staatsorchester München / Yun Märkl
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