Gathering Paradise (2004)

for soprano and orchestra

by Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

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composition date: 2004
duration: 28min
publisher: Schirmer
Commission: New York Philharmonic

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Vocal music and instrument(s) (Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist: soprano

contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets (also piccolo trumpet), 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussions, piano (also celesta), harp, strings, 3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes (also English horn), 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 2 bassoons

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date: September 29, 2004
interpreters: New York Philharmonic ; Lorin Maazel, direction.

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