Two weeks ago, I shared some terrific concertos by historical composers (non-piano) and talked about inclusive programming that includes people that represent our communities. This week, we jump to fabulous composers of today and additionally focus on fabulous instruments in our orchestras that may not always get the spotlight in concerto programming.
Entries will follow the following format:
Composer Name (hyperlink to additional info about the composer)
Title of Composition
Length
Instrumentation
Link to rental information via publisher or composer
It has been a treat to explore these works. I hope you enjoy!
Extra(ordinarily) Fancy: Concerto for Two Oboes
11’00
1.2(soloists).1.1 - 2.1.1.0 - 2 perc, harp – strings
Re(new)al Percussion Quartet Concerto (chamber winds version)
2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp+3, pf – strings
16’00
Hotwire for Viola and Orchestra (contact composer for full recording)
11’00
1.1.2.2 - 4.2.2.1 - timp+1, strings
The Golden Flute for Flute and Orchestra
16’00
2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.0 - Timp+2 – strings
Varem, Concerto for Koto and Orchestra
27’00
3(P).2.3(bcl).3(cfg) - 3.2.0.1 - timp+2 – strings
Contact for rental info
Lord of the Air, Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
24’00
2.2.2.2 - 4.2.0.0 - timp+2, hp – strings
Contrabass Concerto: Wolf Totem
21’00
3(P).3(EH).3(bcl).3(cfg) - 4.3.3.1 - timp+4, hp – strings
Concierto en Tango for cello and orchestra
19’00
2.2.2.2 - 2.2.1.0 - timp+2, hp, pf - strings