Marga Richter (1926-2020)
Abyss
Year: 1964
Duration (in minutes): 20'39;
Difficulty: Medium (college/community)
Category: orchestra and chamber orchestra
Instruments: bassoon, harp, oboe, percussion, timpani, trombone, trumpet
Description: Commissioned by Harkness Ballet, Premiered Cannes, 1965. "...no doubt as to its success as a concert piece...entire work...clearly belongs in the standard orchestra repertoire." A. Wagner, Madison Capital Times. Tape avail. THEODORE PRESSER