Instrumentation 2 Flutes (both doubling Piccolo) 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in B= 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F 3 Trumpets in B= (1st doubling Trumpet in D) 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani Percussion (3 players) Bianzhang Bells (optional) Piano Harp Children's Chorus (optional) Solo Cello* Strings Violin I: 10 - 12 players Violin II: 8 - 10 players Viola: 8 - 10 players Cello: 8 - 10 players Bass: 4 - 6 players
Duration ca. 10’ * The Solo Cello part may be performed by the principal cellist.