| Subtitle | version for full orchestra |
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| Year(s) composed | 2019/2024 |
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| Publisher | Schott Music |
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| Instrumentation | Flute 1
Flute 2 (Doubles on Piccolo and Alto Flute)
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Alto Saxophone (Improviser)
Baritone Saxophone in Eb (Improviser)
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Horn 1
Horn 2
Trumpet (solo) Improviser
Trumpet 1
Trombone (solo) Improviser
Bass Trombone
Timpani
Percussion (Vibraphone & Marimba)
Drum Set
Bass/Electric Bass solo (Improviser, can be the same player)
Harp
Piano (Improviser)
Kurzweil Synthesizer
Strings (9-8-7-6-5) |
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| Duration | 120' |
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| Premiere | Original version:
June 15, 2019; Long Beach, California
Long Beach Opera; Leslie Dunner, conductor • Andreas Mitisek, director
Version for full orchestra:
May 10, 2025; Detroit Opera House, Michigan
Detroit Opera; Anthony Parnther conductor • Nataki Garrett, director |
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| Commission | The Central Park Five was originally commissioned by Trilogy: An Opera Company and Long Beach Opera for a reduced instrumentation of 16 players. The full orchestration was commissioned by Detroit Opera. |
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