TheMicrosymphony is a single-movement composition fororchestra by the American composerCharles Wuorinen. The work was commissioned by thePhiladelphia Orchestra and was completed in 1992.[1] The piece was a finalist for the 1994Pulitzer Prize for Music.[2][3]
TheMicrosymphony has a duration of roughly 11 minutes and is composed in one continuousmovement. The seemingly contradictory title refers to the composition's relatively brief length, which is uncommon for a traditionalsymphony.
The work is scored for a large orchestra comprising fourflutes (4th doublingpiccolo), threeoboes, threeclarinets (3rd doublingbass clarinet), twobassoons,contrabassoon, fourhorns, threetrumpets in C, twotrombones,bass trombone,tuba,timpani, three percussionists,harp,piano, andstrings.[1]
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