Všechno se jednou probolí (2024) for large orchestra, ca. 10'
Written for and dedicated to Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava
The author of the poem used as the title of the piece is Jan Skácel (1922–1989).
Všechno se jednou probolí
až na vlastní dno a zmizí strach
krásné jsou staré stodoly
prázdné po dávných úrodách
One day, it will all hurt down
To its bottom and fear will stop
How beautiful is an old barn
Empty of all ancient crop
(exclusive translation by Petr Onufer – all my thanks ✨)
The piece was written as part of an open call for composers, announced by the Janáček Philharmonic in 2024.
Instrumentation
Flute I
Flute II (alt. Piccolo)
Oboe I
Oboe II
Clarinet in B♭ I
Clarinet in B♭ II
Bassoon I
Bassoon II (alt. Contrabassoon)
Horn in F I
Horn in F II
Horn in F III
Horn in F IV
Trumpet in B♭ I
Trumpet in B♭ II
Trombone I
Trombone II
Trombone III
Tuba
Timpani: 4 (E, F♯, B, e)
Percussion I: Bass Drum, Cymbal
– bow, superball, metal mallet
Percussion II: Tam-tam, Crotales, Triangle
– bow, superball
Celesta
Accordion
Harp
Violin I
Violin II
Violas
Cellos
Double Basses