Description
- Composer: Michael Daugherty (1954-)
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: Orchestra
- Work: Metropolis Symphony (1993)
- Binding:
- UPC: 680160431250
- Size: 9.0 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 52
Description
Since its premiere by the Baltimore Symphony in 1994 at Carnegie Hall, the GRAMMY®-winning Metropolis Symphony has entered the orchestral repertoire and been performed by orchestras all over the world.
Metropolis Symphony is a five-movement musical response to the world of Superman, and Krypton refers to the exploding planet from which the infant Superman escaped. A dark, microtonal sound world is created by glissandi in the strings, trombone, and siren. Two percussionists play antiphonal fire bells throughout the movement, as it evolves from a recurring solo motive in the cellos into ominous calls from the brass section. Gradually the movement builds toward an apocalyptic conclusion. Duration – ca. 7:00
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