A broad opening statement launches this fascinating experience of rhythmic involvement and superb melodic interest. The ongoing pulse with both a duple and triple sensation gives underpinnings to the thematic material. The opening and closing sections of driving force are beautifully separated by a flowing segment complete with wonderfully contrasting moments, rhythmically, harmonically and melodically. This is a brilliantly constructed work with magnificent audience appeal. TDSB Concert repertoire.

Duration: 4:37.

Instrumentation: conductor ;c piccolo ; c flute ; oboe ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© clarinet ; E© alto clarinet ; B© bass clarinet ; bassoon ; 1st 2nd E© alto saxophone ; B© tenor saxophone ; E© baritone saxophone ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© trumpet ; 1st 2nd horn in F ; 1st 2nd trombone ; baritone ; baritone tc ; tuba ; string bass; mallet percussion (bells, chimes, xylophone) ; timpani ; percussin 1 (triangle, tambourine) ; percussion 2 (crash cymbals, suspended cymbal) ; percussion III (snare dru, tom-toms); percussion 4 (bass drum).