Little Critters (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra J.S. as well as the possibilities

as well as the possibilities of the instruments for which Brahms wrote are taken into consideration

Flow Gently

INTERCHANGEABLE: perform with any two string instruments

The solo part of this Henle volume satisfies the most rigorous criteria of an urtext edition

Little Critters (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra J.S. as well as the possibilitiesThe vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly