(1997) for piccolo and large ensemble,
duration is 14:00
instrumentation: piccolo, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, bass trombone, tuba, piano, percussion (bass drum, tam tam, low tom), cello, double bass.
MB note: “The piccolo juxtaposes with a large low ensemble, like the violin and bass drum texture of Ricercare expanded into a concerto."
Variants (1997)
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