Yi-Ning Lo
Kaleidoscopic Venture
Short instrumentation: 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1, perc(2), pno, hp, str
Duration: 9'
Instrumentation details:
flute (+bass fl)
oboe
clarinet in Bb (+bass cl)
bassoon
horn in F
trumpet in C
trombone
tuba
1st percussion
2nd percussion
harp
piano
violin I
violin II
viola
violoncello
double bass
Kaleidoscopic Venture
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Work introduction
Kaleidoscopic Venture delves into the symbiotic relationship between lights and shadows, which in tandem configure a myriad of patterns, shades, contrasts, and variations. The constant alternation between stasis and motion arouses reminiscence, contemplation, and introspection upon the distant memories of spectators, who are surrounded by toys, pigments, and warm glimmers. Through the reflection and the refraction of radiant and obscure elements, this composition invites curiosity, reverie, purity and joy.
What is necessary to perform this work?
Instrumentation
1 flute/bass flute
1 oboe
1 clarinet in B-flat/bass clarinet
1 bassoon
1 horn
1 trumpet in C
1 trombone
1 tuba
percussion I
whip (highest pitch possible)
maraca
bongos
triangle (highest pitch possible)
snare drum
castanets (highest pitch possible)
percussion II
bass drum
floor tom
suspended cymbal
crystal glass (pitch: E6)
1 harp
1 piano
2 violins
1 viola
1 cello
1 double bass