UFO was written for and first performed by Evelyn Glennie. The concerto is inspired by the unidentified flying objects that have become an obsession in American popular culture. The soloist is introduced as an alien, arriving unexpectedly and playing mysterious percussion instruments in unfamiliar ways. The three major sections of the composition are entitled Unidentified, Flying, and Objects. There are also two brief interludes entitled Traveling Music and ??? during which the percussion soloist moves through the audience and around the stage while performing sleight-of-hand improvisations that may leave the listener wondering: is this another UFO sighting?
Repertoire
Daugherty: UFO
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Daugherty: Niagara Falls
Daugherty: Desi
Daugherty: Red Cape Tango
Performers
Solo Percussion: Evelyn Glennie
Conductor: Eugene Migliaro Corporon
North Texas Wind Symphony
