Jobert Robin - Vulcano - Ensemble
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Summary of This Score
This score is based on an evocative "notice" around Vulcan (Hephaestus) and the universe of volcanoes: a telluric force, buried energies, and natural phenomena capable of shifting in an instant from apparent calm to explosion. The volcano becomes a symbol of grandeur and power, but also a gateway to the invisible, the depths, and myths.
The instrumentation emphasizes coloristic work: the winds unfold with numerous doublings (from sharp high registers to deep lows), while the 3 percussionists structure the rhythmic space and the sensation of material. The presence of the harp and piano further enriches the texture, between bursts, resonances, and granularity, serving a sonic narrative made of "flows," tensions, clouds, and projections.
Designed for a full orchestral ensemble, the work offers a listening journey where the states of the volcano inspire directions and transformations of sound. A particularly relevant score for orchestras and conductors wishing to approach contemporary writing focused on dynamics, timbre, and the sensation of natural forces in motion.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Yann Robin | Instrumentation | 2 flutes (doublings piccolo, alto flute, bass flute); 2 oboes (doubling English horn); 3 clarinets (doublings E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet); 2 bassoons (doubling contrabassoon) / 2 horns; 2 trumpets; 2 trombones; 1 tuba / 3 percussionists / harp / piano / strings (3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass) |
Questions frequently asked
What is the full instrumentation of Vulcano by Yann Robin?
The ensemble includes woodwinds, brass, 3 percussionists, harp, piano, and strings. The brass section consists of 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, and 1 tuba. The string section is scored for 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and a double bass.
Which woodwind doublings are required for this score?
The flutes require doublings on piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute, while the oboes include English horn. The clarinets double on E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, and contrabass clarinet; the bassoons include contrabassoon.
Does Vulcano use harp, piano, and percussion?
Three percussionists, one harp, and one piano contribute to the sonic texture of the work.
What is the required string section?
The string section comprises 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, and a double bass. This scoring fits within a full orchestral ensemble.
What musical language is employed in this work?
The writing is in the classical genre and is based on an evocation of Vulcan and volcanoes. The instrumental colors explore tensions, sound flows, and projections. The 3 percussionists notably structure the rhythmic space and the sensation of material.
