Steven Stucky
Silent Spring
For Orchestra
Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck, Music Director, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring. Because the book is "almost all science," Stucky says, he instead chose four books by Carson (including Silent Spring) as the base for his contemplative composition. "The entire work seized the thrust of Carsons mid-century warning about chemical pollutants, but was arresting in a more general way for me. Mr. Stuckys appropriate pessimism here didnt discourage as much as it engendered a cathartic response to a subject that often numbs the soul. A brilliant, if unsettling, work." (Andrew Druckenbrod, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Dur.: c.18'
3 Flutes (3 also Picc. 1, 2 also Alto Flute), Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (4 players):, 1. Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Chimes, 2. Xylophone, Crotales, Suspended Cymbal, 3. Tom-toms, Snare Drum, Tam-tam, 4. Bass Drum, Bongos, Tambourine, Harp, Piano (also Celesta), Strings
Orchestra
Full Score - Study
Publisher: Theodore Presser Co
CF:446-41278
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Silent Spring
For Orchestra
Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck, Music Director, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring. Because the book is "almost all science," Stucky says, he instead chose four books by Carson (including Silent Spring) as the base for his contemplative composition. "The entire work seized the thrust of Carsons mid-century warning about chemical pollutants, but was arresting in a more general way for me. Mr. Stuckys appropriate pessimism here didnt discourage as much as it engendered a cathartic response to a subject that often numbs the soul. A brilliant, if unsettling, work." (Andrew Druckenbrod, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Dur.: c.18'
3 Flutes (3 also Picc. 1, 2 also Alto Flute), Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (4 players):, 1. Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Chimes, 2. Xylophone, Crotales, Suspended Cymbal, 3. Tom-toms, Snare Drum, Tam-tam, 4. Bass Drum, Bongos, Tambourine, Harp, Piano (also Celesta), Strings
Orchestra
Full Score - Study
Publisher: Theodore Presser Co
CF:446-41278
Usually ships in 1-7 business days depending on stock level. Contact us for a more specific time estimate.