Classical Composer: | Hovhaness, Alan |
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Work: | October Mountain, Op. 135 |
Year Composed: | 1942 |
Instrumentation: | Percussion: – [6] : (mar/glock/timp/t dr/bd/tt) |
Publisher: | C.F. Peters New York |
Duration: | 00:11:00 |
Period: | 20th Century |
Work Category: | Chamber Music |
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Hovhaness' October Mountain has become a classic of the percussion ensemble repertoire. It is scored for marimba, glockenspiel (doubling marimba), pedal timpani, tenor drum, bass drum, gong, and giant tam-tam. The first of its five short movements begins with a dialogue between marimba and xylophone, to be followed by a short "patrol-like" section for the drums. The second movement is a marimba and timpani duet, while movement three is an aria for marimba set against twelve-tone writing for the glockenspiel. The fourth is a solemn processional. The fifth and final movement concludes with a quiet chant for the marimba.
Writer: Keith Brion
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