William Bolles-Beaven
Large Ensemble Works
Rings: Paths and Passing (2021)
For Orchestra
[1(A. Fl.).1(E.H.).2.(II=B. Cl.).2(II=C. Bn.). 1.0.1.1. timp.perc(1), pn., hp., strings(1,1,6,1,4)]
Duration: 6’40’’
Rings: Paths and Passing explores themes of loss, inner-antagonism, and transformation. Grounding this exploration is the movement of sound through the ensemble and a poem by Rainer Marie Rilke: ich lebe mein Leben in wachsenden Ringen // “I live my life in growing rings.”
Additional Works:
"Ha(Pa)StYaAlt?” as part of Time to Break Silence: … let freedom ring.” (2020)
For 14 Trumpets
Duration: 3’00’’
Written as part of a composition studio project
*Wisps from Generations Past (2016);
For SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment
Duration: 5’00’’
*A Web of Silver (2016);
For Orchestra
(3.3.3.3./4.2.2.1./4perc.1hp./strings)
Duration: 9
*withdrawn pending further revision