Tivoli
Protest in the arts is timeless. This playful stunt by flute players in ancient Rome yielded more than they had expected…
year of cOMPOSITIon
2008
instrumentation
- 1. The Entertainers (I Piccoli Jopliniani): three piccolos
- 2. Stars at the Appian Way (Le stelle della Via Appia): two alto flutes and two bass flutes
adaptation
Based on part 1, a study for piccolo solo followed, entitled Un piccolo studio. Part 2 was transformed into a version for organ.
duration
- The Entertainers: 2’30
- Stars at the Appian Way: 5’30
commissioned by
Pamina
Based on
The Secession of the Flute Players (311 BC), documented by Livy in his History of Rome.
PREMIÈRE
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Date
13 April 2008 -
Location
Feestzaal CC Westrand, Dilbeek (Belgium) -
Performers
Pamina
Score
AUDIO
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CD Recording
2 May 2008, Galaxy Studios, Mol, by Pamina, ‘Mia Cara’, Pamina Producties 1
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