Charles Griffes – The Vale of Dreams (String Orchestra + Contrabassoon)

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 second movement of a set of pieces entitled “Three Tone Pictures”, Op. 5.

This is an arrangement by Richard Byrnes for 9 Violins, 3 Celli, Bass, & Contrabassoon.

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