Tivoli

Protest in the arts is timeless. This playful stunt by flute players in ancient Rome yielded more than they had expected…

year of cOMPOSITIon

2008

instrumentation

  • 1. The Entertainers (I Piccoli Jopliniani): three piccolos
  • 2. Stars at the Appian Way (Le stelle della Via Appia): two alto flutes and two bass flutes

adaptation

Based on part 1, a study for piccolo solo followed, entitled Un piccolo studio. Part 2 was transformed into a version for organ.

duration

  • The Entertainers: 2’30
  • Stars at the Appian Way: 5’30

commissioned by

Pamina

Based on

The Secession of the Flute Players (311 BC), documented by Livy in his History of Rome.

PREMIÈRE

  • Date
    13 April 2008
  • Location
    Feestzaal CC Westrand, Dilbeek (Belgium)
  • Performers
    Pamina

Score

upon request

AUDIO

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