Forevermore

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Eb 1, Clarinet in Eb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 — A quiet, stately theme opens Forevermore, building and adding layers of lush harmonics. Once the table is set, Bernotas shifts gears to a punchy, rhythmic interplay, using 5/8 and 7/8 time changes that just work. The final section is tight, percussive, and brilliant.