George Nicholson: Volte-face: Chamber Ensemble: Score

For Soprano Flute Clarinet Vibraphone Piano Violin Viola Cello.Along upon is one of a series of eight chamber works inspired by the writings of Thomas Hardy and known collectively as Wessex Heights. The pieces maybe performed separately or in any combination. When the complete set is played the following order of performance is recommended:Embers — Shailing and wambling — Volte-face — Groundswell — Catch — Idyll — For Tess — AlonguponThe duration of Wessex Heights is about an hour.

For soprano and 9 instruments (Flute Oboe Clarinet/Bass Clarinet French Horn Vibraphone Piano Soprano Violin Viola Cello)For Tess is one of a series of eight chamber works inspired by the writings of Thomas Hardyand known collectively as Wessex Heights. The pieces may be performed separately or in any combination. When the complete set is played the following order of performance is recommended:Embers — Shailing and wambling —Volte-face — Groundswell — Catch — Idyll — For Tess — Along uponThe duration of Wessex Heights is about an hour.