
Aleksey Igudesman
Figure Out What You Want for Symphony Orchestra
Short instrumentation: 3 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1, sax(6), timp, glock, vib, perc, hp(2), acc(2), str
Duration: 4'
Instrumentation details:
piccolo
1st flute
2nd flute
1st oboe
2nd oboe
1st clarinet in Bb
2nd clarinet in Bb
1st bassoon
2nd bassoon
1st horn in F
2nd horn in F
3rd horn in F
4th horn in F
1st trumpet in Bb
2nd trumpet in Bb
1st trombone
2nd trombone
3rd trombone
tuba
contrabass saxophone in Eb
tenor saxophone in Bb
1st alto saxophone in Eb
soprano saxophone in Bb
baritone saxophone in Eb
2nd alto saxophone in Eb
timpani
glockenspiel
vibraphone
snare drum
1st harp
2nd harp
1st accordion
2nd accordion
violin I
violin II
viola
violoncello
double bass
Printed/Digital
Translation, reprints and more
Aleksey Igudesman
Figure Out What You Want for Symphony OrchestraType: Dirigierpartitur
Figure Out What You Want" is my orchestrated and reimagined rendition of Mozart's renowned Figaro Overture. In the middle of the performance, the conductor turns to the audience and delivers a speech of their choosing. I have crafted a simple loop that continues until a cue from the conductor. This presents the ideal opportunity to welcome the audience in a personalized manner. One of my favorite speeches in this moment is to encourage the audience to freely applaud whenever they feel inclined to do so. I engage them in a playful practice session at that point, creating a delightful and amusing experience for the audience.