By Christos Hatzis
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

Video

Links

Tongues of Fire (Christos Hatzis)