Zoo Song
Jointly commissioned by Marin Alsop, the Colorado Symphony, and the Denver Zoo
Jointly commissioned by Marin Alsop, the Colorado Symphony, and the Denver Zoo, Zoo Song tells the story of a young girl’s trip to the zoo.
The child is captivated by one particular sound and sets out on a quest to find its source. She encounters many musically depicted animals along the way. The source of the elusive sound is revealed unexpectedly in the poignant conclusion to this heartfelt work.
Zoo Song is often performed in collaboration with a local zoo.
Instrumentation: 3(picc),2(eh),2,2 - 4,3,3,1 - Timp+2, Harp, Strings, Narrator
Timing: 17 minutes
History
Zoo Song was premiered by the Colorado Symphony in 1998. A revised, lengthened version was unveiled at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in 1999. Marin Alsop was the conductor on both occasions.
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