Michael Daugherty: Dead Elvis: Chamber Ensemble: Score

(1993)Performed by bassoonists all over the world Dead Elvis for solo bassoon and small chamber ensemble has become one of the most frequently performed works for bassoon. In this highly original work Daughertyexplores the “Sturm und Drang” of the hip young genius rock-and-roll Elvis versus the vulgar fat stoned Las Vegas Elvis. For performance of Dead Elvis it has become a tradition for bassoonists to wear anElvis “Las Vegas” white jumpsuit (easily rented from a local costume store). Duration - ca. 9:00