Defying Gravity (Score)

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0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 2 Soprano Saxophone - 2 Alto Saxophone I - 2 Alto Saxophone II - 2 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 4 Flugelhorn I - 4 Flugelhorn II - 4 Flugelhorn III - 2 Trumpet I - 2 Trumpet II - 2 Trumpet III - 2 Horn I Eb - 2 Horn I F - 2 Horn II Eb - 2 Horn II F - 2 Trombone I C - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone I Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone II C - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone III C - 1 Trombone III Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone III Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone I + II C (BC) - 2 Baritone I + II Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone I + II Bb (TC) - 2 Euphonium I + II C - 2 Euphonium I + II Bb (BC) - 2 Euphonium I + II Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (BC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (BC) - 1 Tuba C - 1 Tuba C II - 2 Percussion I - 2 Percussion II - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani

This is a programmatic work by Steven Reineke that illustrates the wonders of modern aviation. The opening represents take-off and the powerful feeling of the climb to the heavens. But after reaching cruising altitude and calm flying above the clouds, the plane has to descend due to a strong turbulent storm. Everything will be fine if the pilot gets the plane back under control and manages to bring the orchestra and public safely to the ground. A beautiful work for every festival or concert.