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The gliding of the eagle in the skies (2011)


The gliding of the eagle in the skies

for orchestra
Duration: 11 min.

Orchestra
3 Flutes (1st and 2nd also Piccolo, 3rd also Piccolo and Alto flute)
3 Oboes (3rd also Cor anglais)
3 Clarinets in A (3rd also Bass clarinet)
3 Bassoons (3rd also Double bassoon)
4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
3 Trombones (1st and 2nd Tenor trombone, 3rd Bass trombone)
1 Tuba

Timpani (also Bass drum and high Grelots)
Percussion (3 Players):

I.   Conga,Tamburo basco, Crotales, Glockenspiel,  Tubular bells, Triangel

II.  Cajon, high (placed between conductor and concert master)
III. Cajon, low  (placed between conductor and 1st Violoncello)

2 Harp

14 Violins I
12 Violins II
10 Violas
8  Violoncellos
6  Double basses

Commissioned by Euskadiko Orkestra - Basque National Orchestra
Premiere: 15-19 October, 2012, Pamplona, Vitoria, Bilbao, San Sebastian
cond. Andrés Orozco-Estrada
Schott Music Mainz

 

Verso 2143 /2013