Tongues of Fire
- Instrumentation
- a) solo percussion and brass band
b) solo percussion and wind ensemble - Duration
- 40 minutes
I. In Darkness and Fear
II. Eternity's Heartbeat
III. Of This World
IV. To the Ends of the Earth
Original Music
Composer: Christos Hatzis
Instrumentation: solo percussion and orchestra
Commissioned by: Scotia Festival of Music for percussionists Evelyn Glennie and Beverley Johnston (with assistance from the Canada Arts Council)
Premiere: June 2007, Scotia Festival of Music, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Publisher: Promethean Editions
Brass Band Arrangement
Instrumentation: solo percussion and brass band
Commissioned by Hannaford Street Silver Band
Premiere:
Beverley Johnston (percussion), Hannaford Street Silver Band, conducted by James Gourlay.
February 10, 2013. Jane Mallet Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, Toronto
Wind Ensemble Arrangement
Instrumentation: solo percussion and wind ensemble
Commissioned by Dr. Glenn Price and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles: Acadia University (Canada); Bankok Silpakorn Wind Orchestra (Thailand); Cim L'Armonica (Spain); Eastman School of Music (USA); Kwantlen University College (Canada); Royal Northern College of Music (Great Britain); University of Alberta (Canada); University of Calgary (Canada); University of Lethbridge (Canada); University of New Mexico (USA); University of Toronto (Canada).
Premiere:
Rod Squance (percussion), University of Calgary Wind Ensemble, conducted by Glenn Price.
Tuesday February 2, 2010. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, Calgary, Alberta