Labyrinth, The

From Wind Repertory Project
Andrew Lesser

Andrew Lesser


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 13:00
Difficulty: Grade V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Musica Propria - Official Website
Cost: Score & Parts - $135.00   |   Score Only - $30.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II-III
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Anvil
  • Bass Drum
  • Bongos
  • Claves
  • Cymbals (suspended)
  • Glockenspiel
  • Gong (tam tam)
  • Snare Drum
  • Tom-Toms
  • Tubular Bells (Chimes)
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The Labyrinth is a highly programmatic work centering on the experience of a central character, whose features and characteristics are left to the individual’s imagination. The character is about to take an arduous journey into the unknown through the medium of a giant labyrinth. The character begins the journey by staring with purpose, but apprehension at the massive gates of the labyrinth. Slowly, the gates open, and the character is drawn inside as the gates silently close behind. Reluctantly, the character takes a few nervous steps, then growing bolder, begins to explore the seemingly infinite passageways, pathways, and tunnels. After taking numerous twists, turns, and backtracks, the character slowly becomes more agitated. As panic begins to set in, the character starts running down the corridors and tunnels, trying in vain to search for a familiar area. Panic finally sets in, leaving the character in a frantic search for the exit. The very walls of the labyrinth seem to close in as the character staggers through the passages, beating his/her fists against the walls. Finally, when all seems hopeless, a distant light shines through, revealing the exit. However, the gates to the opening slowly close as the character starts to frantically run toward them. In a desperate leap, the character hurdles through the opening just as the gates slam shut. The character stands once again before the labyrinth, a symbol of triumph against the massive structure of cold, dark stone.

-Program Note by Composer


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