Description
Duration 4:20 min
Commissioned by Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra
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"There’s something down there - in the dark, murky, deep water! It’s waiting, moving slowly, rising from the depths. It’s not safe on the surface, time to get out of here. Suddenly it appears in a froth of foaming ocean, and starts its pursuit, the boat is too slow, the thing is gaining…. But where is it now, has it given up… No, here it comes!”
From the Abyss makes a great addition to a programme of scary music. At Grade 2.5 it suits a youth orchestra with a wide range of abilities, with greater challenge in the principal parts. The slow opening is creepy, and the faster 6/8 section has a driving impetus that young players will enjoy. - Fran Griffin
Instrumentation:
Piccolo, Flute 1 2, Oboe 1 2, Bassoon 1 2, Clarinet in Bb 1 2, Bass Clarinet, Horn in F 1 2, Trumpet in Bb 1 2, Trombone 1 2, Tuba, Timpani, Claves, Mark Tree, Triangle, Tamourine, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Violin 1 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass