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Resurrection: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Man Fang

Item: 35-PK00276026

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Inspired by Kandinsky's painting "Composition V: Resurrection of the Dead". Composed for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra with Live Electronics. Commissioned by American Composers Orchestra Duration: 18:00

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00276026

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About the Composer: Man Fang

Man Fang is a composer whose work bridges contemporary classical music with visual art inspiration. His commissions from ensembles including the American Composers Orchestra demonstrate his commitment to creating substantive works for live performance.

Why we love this

The conceptual ambition here is genuinely striking. Fang anchors an 18-minute work in Kandinsky's abstract vision of resurrection, then extends that idea through live electronics integrated into the orchestration. For conductors seeking music that challenges both ensemble and audience on multiple sensory levels, this delivers something genuinely rare in the string orchestra repertoire.

What to expect

Dense, layered, and contemplative. The music unfolds with the kind of abstract rigor you find in Kandinsky's non-representational paintings, building textures that emerge and dissolve rather than follow a traditional narrative arc. The live electronics deepen the immersive quality, creating moments where the line between acoustic and digital becomes ambiguous.

Who it's for

Orchestras with intermediate to advanced musicians who are ready for contemporary techniques and the logistical considerations of live electronics. Directors curating concert experiences around thematic or artistic concepts will find this score particularly rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the live electronics requirements early in rehearsal planning. Coordinate with your technical team about placement, cueing, and latency well before sectionals begin.
  • Build awareness of the painting itself during rehearsals. Share images of Composition V with your orchestra so players understand the visual landscape Fang is responding to.
  • Attend to precision in ensemble balance across the 18-minute arc. The interplay between acoustic strings and electronics means clarity in every voice becomes crucial.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece of a concert exploring art-music dialogue, or pair it with other contemporary works that engage visual inspiration. The 18-minute duration makes it substantial enough to anchor a program section while remaining accessible for audiences encountering new music.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and responding to contemporary notational practices
  • Coordinating acoustic ensemble sound with live electronics cues
  • Sustaining focused ensemble work across an extended single-movement form
  • Interpreting abstract compositional gestures without programmatic reference

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