The Icarus Triptych: A Composition in Three Movements for Symphonic Wind and Percussion Ensemble

The composition was written as a laboratory experience in contemporary music especially for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble of the Skyline Career Development Center in Dallas, Texas. Based upon the Greek myth of Icarus, the movements are entitled, "Imprisoned", "Flight" , and "T...

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Main Author: Cornell, Douglas T.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: North Texas State University 1976
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1038833/
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Summary:The composition was written as a laboratory experience in contemporary music especially for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble of the Skyline Career Development Center in Dallas, Texas. Based upon the Greek myth of Icarus, the movements are entitled, "Imprisoned", "Flight" , and "The Fall." The approximate performance time is 17 minutes, 45 seconds.