June 8, 201114 yr I am working on a chamber symphony. And I would like some feedback on the balance of the following instrumentation: 3133.4100.xyl.44442 Another issue that slightly concerns me is the fact that I choose triple woodwind (including 1 picc, bass-cla, and ctr.bsn.). I have planned that I will need them, but it feels like it counteracts the idea of a chamber-orchestra. any thoughts?
June 8, 201114 yr Yeah, it seems very large for a *chamber* orchestra. The only thing really "chamber-like" about it is the lack of strings. Though I think the triple woodwinds is a novel feature I haven't seen with that few number of strings before. So cool!
June 8, 201114 yr Author Yeah, it seems very large for a *chamber* orchestra. The only thing really "chamber-like" about it is the lack of strings. Though I think the triple woodwinds is a novel feature I haven't seen with that few number of strings before. So cool! Note that there is little brass as well. I have been thinking to remove the oboe and the trumpet, but felt that would I would miss those sounds too much. Another alternative has been to call for 3 trombones in stead of 4 horns, still not sure though...
June 9, 201114 yr Author Three trombones can make way more noise than four horns if you let them. :) I know :) but they can, just as horns play a lovely piano chordal passage. But the horns blend better with the woodwind. So this is undecided yet...
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