Ivan Wong
Ouvertüre zu "Die Verwandlung"
Short instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1, timp, perc(3), str
Duration: 14'
Instrumentation details:
1st flute
2nd flute
1st oboe
2nd oboe
1st clarinet in Bb
2nd clarinet in Bb
1st bassoon
2nd bassoon
1st horn in F
2nd horn in F
3rd horn in F
4th horn in F
1st trumpet in Bb
2nd trumpet in Bb
bass trombone
1st trombone
2nd trombone
tuba
timpani
1st percussion
2nd percussion
3rd percussion
violin I (8 players)
violin II
viola (6 players)
violoncello (6 players)
double bass (4 players)
Ouvertüre zu "Die Verwandlung"
Video
Work introduction
Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis) is one of Franz Kafka's most well-known works, depicting a man who has found himself transformed into a massive insect and spends much of his time hiding in his room. This concert overture musically tells this story. It describes his transformation, the reactions from his family, his growing acceptance of his new life, and the events that lead to his ultimate isolation.