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A Catastrophic Portrait
for full orchestra

YEAR DURATION SCORE
2025 3:30 View

​RECORDING
MIDI File
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INSTRUMENTATION
2 Flutes (2nd doubling Piccolo)
2 Oboes (2nd doubling English Horn)
2 Bb Clarinets
1 Bassoon
1 Contrabassoon

4 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in C
2 Tenor Trombones
1 Bass Trombone
1 Tuba

Timpani
Percussion (2 players)

     1. Vibraphone, Xylophone, Snare Drum (shared with Percussion 2)
     2. Crotales, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum (shared with Percussion 1)
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Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass

​PROGRAM NOTES
A Catastrophic Portrait captures a vibrant sense of chaos. While the piece is short, several contrasting sections are scattered throughout, keeping the listener uncertain as to what will happen next. Each section establishes a distinct atmosphere and showcases various instruments in both solo and tutti passages. Everything builds together toward a powerful final section, full of energy and virtuosity.
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PERFORMANCES
  • December 10th, 2025 - Boston University Symphony Orchestra at CFA Concert Hall (reading session)​
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  • Home
  • Bio
  • Gallery
  • Videos
  • Contact
  • Works
    • A Catastrophic Portrait
    • A Time of Hope
    • Arcadia
    • At Long Last...
    • Flourish
    • Instantaneous
    • Left Behind
    • Remembrance
    • Staircase Variations
    • State of Mind
    • Symphony No. 1
    • To Paint the Bigger Picture
  • Excerpt Project