I Drink the Air Before Me (2009)

for children's choir, ensemble and playback tape

by Nico Muhly (1981)

Électronique

general information

composition date
2009
duration
59min
publisher
St. Rose Music Publishing
Commission
Stephen Petronio Dance Co.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Choir(s) and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
children's choir

trombone, flute, bassoon, percussionist, viola, 2 pianos, double bass

information about the creation

date
2009
interpreters
Stephen Petronio Dance Company

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
fixed sound

Part titles

  1. Fire Down Below – 6:10
  2. First Storm – 1:03
  3. Salty Dog – 6:59
  4. Varied Carols – 7:32
  5. Music Under Pressure 1 - Flute – 3:05
  6. Music Under Pressure 2 - Piano – 3:32
  7. Jagged Pulses – 2:05
  8. Music for Boys – 2:49
  9. Music for Gino – 2:53
  10. Music Under Pressure 3 - Ensemble – 8:32
  11. Storm Center – 3:35
  12. One Day Tells Its Tale to Another – 5:12

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