Les Nymphéas (2009)


Overview • Program Notes

Inspired by the art of Claude Monet, Les Nymphéas is a reflective piece for concert band with violin soloist, well suited to highlight an ensemble's strengths in subtle balancing and coloristic effects.
CATEGORY
Band
INSTRUMENTATION
Violin soloist + Picc. ,Fl. 1, Fl. 2, Ob. 1, Bb Cl. 1, Bb Cl. 2, Bb Cl. 3, Bb Bass Cl., Eb Alto Sx. 1, Eb Alto Sx. 2, Bb Ten. Sx., Hrn. F 1, Hrn. 2, Hrn. 3, Hrn. 4, Bb Tpt. 1, Bb Tpt, Bb Tpt. 3, Tbn. 1, Tbn. 2, Tbn. 3, Eph., Tba., Timp., Perc. 1, Perc. 2, Perc. 3, Perc. 4.
DURATION
15’00”
COMMISSION
Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble
PREMIERE

November 8, 2009
Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble
Kyle Simpson, music director