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Olympic Fireworks : symphonic wind orchestra

by David Stanhope (2000)

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Work Overview

Joyful fanfare-like work, originally for orchestra at Sydney Olympics

Work Details

Year: 2000

Instrumentation: 2 piccolos, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, clarinet in E flat, 3 clarinets in B flat, bass clarinet in B flat, contra-alto clarinet/contrabass clarinet in B flat, 2 bassoons, contra-bassoon, soprano saxophone in B flat, alto saxophone in E flat, tenor saxophone in B flat, baritone saxophone in E flat, 4 horns in F, 4 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, bass trombone, euphoniums, tubas, timpani, percussion (5 players), piano (optional).

Duration: 4 min.

Difficulty: Advanced — extreme range for most instruments

Commission note: Commissioned by Dale Conis for the University of Missouri-Columbia Wind Ensemble, USA

First performance: Nov 00. University of Missouri-Columbia Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dale Conis, at University of Missouri, USA

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Nov 00: University of Missouri-Columbia Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dale Conis, at University of Missouri, USA

15 Sep 00: Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. Featuring Sydney Symphony Orchestra, David Stanhope.

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