In the Beginning
In the Beginning is an orchestral work organized as Movements I, II and III. A recovered score identified by the composer as Movement I opens “Light and Bouncy” at quarter note = 96. The named archival recording does not yet establish a verified performance of the complete three-movement cycle; the remaining movement scores are still being sought.
Instrumentation / edition: Full orchestra
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