COMPOSITIONS / ORCHESTRAL / ROTÔNDES (2014-2015)

Rotôndes (2014-2015)

For symphony orchestra

In ROTÔNDES there is a battle between Waltz and Samba, two passionate dance styles with completely different rhythms. This piece was commissioned by the Riccioti Ensemble and is dedicated to Cristiano Melli. 

First performance

Ensemble Ricciotti Ensemble

General information

Instrumentation picc. fl. 2ob. 2cl. ssx. asx. 2bsn. 2.2.1 drums str (8.8.6.4.3)
Commissioned by Ricciotti Ensemble
Dedicated to Cristiano Melli

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