Preludes, Fanfares, and Toccatas
1995
Instrumentation
Orchestra
Duration
17'
Scoring
2(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 3Cl.(EbCl. BbCl. B.Cl.) 2(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Pno. Str.
Theodore Presser
Preludes, Fanfares, and Toccatas is no lightweight showpiece. It's one 19-minute span that cross-cuts snarling cacophony, rhythmic athleticism, and a lyricism rare in contemporary music.
Recording
Opening and first Toccata
From the first Fanfare
From the first Prelude
Press Quote
It's one 19-minute span that cross-cuts snarling cacophony, rhythmic athleticism, and a lyricism rare in contemporary music.
The Dallas Morning News