for brass ensemble
Details: 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, 2 tubas
Composed: 1983
Duration: 9'
Publisher: Editions Bim
Reference: ENS130
The piece Derrière le miroir (Behind the mirror) solemnly begins with sounding bells played by the different brass instruments; varying sound colours, rhythmic motives and dynamic effects based on mirror chords and prime numbers.
The melodic lines and solos of the middle section lend the work a majestic character before the bells again make their presence known and close the mirror...