Argento has crafted a five-movement suite from his 1964 opera The Masque of Angels. Designed as a mini choral drama it includes a Processional for the angels; the well-known Gloria; the colorful Arrival of the Archangels; a majestic Sanctus; and a joyful Recessional. Best for larger ensembles this suite is a showcase for magnificent choral sound. Orchestra parts are available on rental.Instrumentation: 2 oboes (2nd doubling english horn) bassoon 2 trumpets in Bb trombone 2 Violas Cello harp percussion (cymbals triangle suspendes cymbal bells/chimes Glockenspiel tambourine sleigh bells)
