Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Martin, Robert (b. 1952).
Gender
Male
Work
Arcturus. Bryn Mawr, PA: Merion (Presser).
Duration
7.5 minutes
Description
This moderately challenging piece is one of Nine Stellar Pieces for Solo Winds. It was composed in 1987 and premiered by Martin Kuuskmann on Estonian Classical Radio in 1999. The music consists of an atonal mix of pointillistic and lyrical elements, creating a somewhat polyphonic texture throughout. It ascends to D5.
Date Range of Work
1987