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"Shotgun Soliloquy"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shotgun Soliloquy |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | Studio Orchestra |
| Date | 25 July 2002 (manuscript: 25 November 1990) |
| Duration | 2'05 |
| Style | Slow Latin - Bolero |
| Key | Cm - Dm |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 28 |
| Tempo | 54 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Clarinet in Bb 1-2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1-2;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Tuba;
- Harp, Mallets (Glockenspiel, Marimba), Timpani, Percussion (Bass Drum, Pair of Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tambourine);
- Strings (Vi1, Vi2, Va, Vc, DB), Mixed Choir (SATB).
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
Shotgun Soliloquy is a slow sequence (latin - bolero) for solo trumpet with orchestral (mainly strings) background. It is composed as a film sequence, supporting the traditional Western shotgun hero on the Hollywood screen. After the theme is stated by the solo trumpet, there is a modulating middle section. At the return of the main theme a bolero background is added and there is a full orchestra climax (including a vocalise by the mixed choir). The sequence closed with a decrescendo (morendo - dying away) ending, as our hero rides into the distance to conquer the next widow.