Graham Fitkin
Birch 1871 (2013-14)
Commission by Umea -European City of Culture, Norrlands Opera
Duration c.42’
First performed on 29 August 2014 at Norrland Opera, Umea, Sweden by
Norrlands Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Rumon Gamba
Instrumentation
2 Flutes (2. doubling Piccolo and Alto Flute)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets (2. doubling Bass Clarinet)
2 Bassoons (2. doubling Contrabassoon)
4 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in Bb
2 Trombones (with F trigger)
Bass Trombone
Tuba
2 Percussion (see list below)
Timpani
Harp Piano
Violin I (8)
Violin II (8)
Viola (6)
Violoncello (5)
Double Bass, with C extension (3)
Score in C
Percussion:
5 Tom-toms (Perc. 1 and 2)
