Antonello Tosto
No Animal Circus
Short instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 3 3 1, timp, perc(2), hp
Duration: 5'
Instrumentation details:
flute
piccolo
1st oboe
2nd oboe (+c.a)
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
3rd trumpet in Bb
bass trombone
1st trombone
2nd trombone
tuba
timpani
1st percussion
2nd percussion
harp
No Animal Circus
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Mainly joyful, with some touches of melancholy, "No Animal Circus" has a neoclassical style with a post-modern flavor, playfully evoking a circus-like, clownish atmosphere with irony and verve.
It is relatively easy to play, highly enjoyable, and features brief solo moments for almost every instrument.
The composition is clearly divided into three distinct parts, each with a well-defined spirit and characteristics.
Overall, the piece is crisp and well-defined, making it easy to interpret, yet not predictable.
With the aforementioned attributes, it shines as a brilliant example of musical humor that can entertain and educate alike.