written for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra,
as part of the ‘22–’23 Australian Composers’ School

Hydrosphere is inspired by the water cycle: a macroscopic, planetary process that shapes oceans and continents. Water is the source of life as we know it; its eternal cycle accompanies generations across the aeons. Despite its ubiquity, water is precious; we must protect Gaia’s lifeblood.

Instrumentation:
2/picc.2.2/bcl.2/cbsn.
2.2.2.1 timp+2
hp str

- or -

2/picc.2.2/bcl.2/cbsn.
4.3.2.1 timp+2
hp pno str

Duration: ca. 8’