Orchestration
O.= Original instrumentation of the ninth symphony
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons (+contrabassoon), 4 horns (in D, Bb, basso, ES), 2 trumpets (in D and Bb), 3 trombones (alto, tenor, bass), timpani, bass drum, strings (10-8-6-4-2)
E.= Ensemble
2 flutes (second also piccolo), 2 clarinets in Bb (2.also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (2. also contrabassoon), 2 trumpets in Bb, 2 horns in F, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, piano (also celesta), accordion, percussion (3 players), crotalis, glockenspiel, vibraphone, oceandrum, various car horns, bicycle bells, 2 suspended cymbals, tam-tam, three middle gongs, tam-tam, 2-4 metal plates, bass drum, congas, guiro, maracas
Passing and videos (in the last set)
Strings (5-4-3-2-1)
Soloist choir
soprano (2) alto (2) tenor (2) bass (2)
The solo violin is tuned a quarter tone (50 cents) lower The orchestra and ensemble are scored in C.
Duration of the individual movements: (10'-5'-7'-15'), total duration: 37 minutes.
The sets can also be performed individually.
Texts/Explanations about the work
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