Charles Griffes – The Lake at Evening (Brass Octet + Piccolo, 2 Flutes, & Piano)

Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920) was an American composer, considered to be an American impressionist. He primarily wrote for piano, although he created chamber works and orchestral music as well.

This is the first movement of a set of pieces entitled “Three Tone Pictures,” Op. 5.

Imagine sitting near the shore near the still water as the sun slowly sets.

This is an arrangement by Richard Byrnes for Piccolo, E-flat Clarinet, 6 B-flat Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Contralto Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet & Piano.

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