New Mexico Composers' Archive
Title
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
In 1929 archaeologists discovered royal graves, from around 4,500 years ago that appeared to be the scene of a mass suicide. Sixty eight bodies lay, as if asleep, dressed in similar costumes and identical jewelry. In the corner were the remains of the Gold Lyre of Ur, with the arm of its last player draped over it, as if she had played to the end. Additional program notes on the inside cover of the score.
Sponsorship
Digitized with funding from the Center for Regional Studies.
Description
. For The Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra, Karim Wasfi, Chief Principal Conductor/Director. Instrumentation: picc, 2222, 3431, 2 perc (bells/tri, BD sus cym), timp, harp, strgs. Date Composed: 2009. Copyright: 2010. Duration: 7:05. Score/Parts: M Mauldin (computer-engraved, available for sale/rental).
Language
English
Publisher
Michael Mauldin
Keywords
Orchestral music -- Scores and parts
Document Type
Musical Score
Recommended Citation
Mauldin, Michael. "The Last Musician of Ur." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/nm_composer_archive/612
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The Last Musician of Ur
