Prolegomenon
1995
Instrumentation
Orchestra
Duration
5'
Scoring
2(2, 3Picc.) 2(E.H.) 3Cl.(EbCl. BbCl. B.Cl.) 2(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
Theodore Presser
Prolegomenon is a short, boisterous, overture-like work in which a meditative, amorphous andante alternates with raucous allegro and presto sections.
Recording
In its entirety
Press Quote
In its color and rhythmic impetus, the work -- which was beautifully played by the orchestra -- demonstrated anew that [this] composer is one of this country's best.
The Sun (Baltimore)