The Gestures of Farewell (2010)

A Note

If you (or someone you know) are having suicidal thoughts, help is available (Source: helpguide.org):

• In the U.S. – Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or IMAlive at 1-800-784-2433.

• In the UK and Ireland – Call Samaritans UK at 116 123

• In Australia – Call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14

• In other countries – Visit IASP or Suicide.org to find a helpline in your country.

Team

2 Flutes (2nd doubles Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 B-flat Clarinets (2nd doubles E-flat Clarinet), 2 Bassoons (2nd doubles Contrabassoon), 4 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (Brake Drum, Two Bell Trees, Large Tam-Tam, Small Suspended Cymbal, Large Suspended Cymbal, Piccolo Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals, SIx Woodblocks, Large Sizzle Cymbal, Small Tam-Tam, Large Lion’s Roar), Harp, Narrator (amplified), Strings

Heard

• March 4, 2010, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, with Yip Wing-sie, conductor, and Jason Lai, narrator. Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, Hong Kong, China. Part of the 38th Hong Kong Arts Festival.