Narr.-3,2,2,2-4,3,3,1-timp., perc. (1-2), pf., str.

First performance (1976): Jose Ferrer, narrator, Philharmonic Symphony of Westchester, Martin Rich, conductor

Texas premiere (1987): Ara Carapetyan, narrator, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Sergiu Comissiona, conductor

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