At The Gates of Dawn

21st Century American composer James Nathaniel Holland brings you this short orchestral tone poem featuring the oboe. Filled with symbolism and tonal color.Take a musical journey through the mysteries of night, serenaded by the demigod Pan. Floating on an immortal river, viewing shadows, full moonlight, nightsong, and wil-o-the-wisp. The darkness is not eternal, however, and breaks forth into a glorious sunrise, awakening the earth.Taken from the scene "At the Gates of Dawn" from Holland's ballet "The Wind in the Willows" Perfect companion to programmed Debussy, Falla or Ravel pieces in concert.Full score is in concert pitch. Parts are included. Instruments: Picc, pic/fl1, fl2, ob, eh, cl12, bcl, bsn12, hrn 123, tmpt 12, tmb12, btrmb/tba, timp, cymride (st.and s.mal.) crash cym/tri/gng/wchimes/chimes/gck, hrp, pno, vln solo, strings YouTube video presentation: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqeZC52FosQ Approximate duration: 13:00