First Performance
Aprill 1995 Albany Symphony Orchestra
David Alan Miller, conductor
Albany, NY
Instrumentation
3.3.4.3. 4.3.2.1. 3 perc pi synth el bass strings
Duration
25'
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Program Notes
Commissioned by Albany Symphony Orchestra, it tells of the story of the Turks marching to the gates of Vienna, laying siege, being defeated, and then their long march back. The movements are I-The long march II-City under siege III-War of the walls IV-Forgotten souls V-Calls VI-Final assault VII-Victorious city VIII-The great retreat
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