E-flat clarinet
The work is scored for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes doubling cor anglais, E-flat clarinet, two B-flat clarinets, bass/contrabass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, four percussionists, piano, harp, and strings. It has three continuous movements with contrasting themes and lasts approximately 40 minutes.