The Funambulist's Daring Feats (Score & Parts)-OB/2CL/BSN

Composer: Cooper, Jonathan

Publisher: Emerson Editions (England)

Edition: 548

$50.00

The Funambulist's Daring Feats for oboe, two clarinets, and bassoon

by Jonathan Cooper

...amid squalls of fireworks...
...in a monkey suit...
...on stilts/ blindfolded...
...in the dark...

This piece honors 4 crossings of Niagara Falls by 19th Century tightrope walker (a funambulist) Charles Blondin, who crossed the falls 17 times, each time in a different fashion. 4 of those crossings are represented by this 4 movement work.

Duration: 17:30

INSTRUMENTATION & TAGS:

INSTR 1 Bassoon 2 Clarinets 1 Oboe