The five short miniatures for two singers and five instruments were commissioned by the Miller Theatre at Columbia University in New York in 2014. The performers of the world premiere were the baritone singer Jeffrey Gavett and the countertenor Kai Wessel. Originally composed for countertenor and low alto voice, Five Action Sketches can also be performed by other voices.
Contents
I Breathe
II So Narrow
III Raw
IV Sliver
V Sand
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Five miniatures for 2 voices and ensemble
Arrangement
low alto, countertenor, bassflute, bassclarinet, tenorsaxophone, tuba and violoncello