Henry Brant :: Antiphony I


 

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Brant, Henry
1913-2008
(b Montréal, 15 Sept 1913; d Santa Barbara, CA, 26 April 2008). American composer of Canadian birth.
Antiphony I <1953; rev 1968>
4 optional voices or optional chorus
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Orchestra divided into 5 separate groups:
woodwinds
horns
brass
tmp & perc
(plus optional voice group)

Each group situated in a different part of the hall. One principal conductor, plus 4 assistant conductors (plus 1 choral conductor, if voices are used).

Chorus consists of a 2 part texture: high & low (min 2 voices on each part).

Source of text: English (American) consonant & vowel sounds Language: Wordless