TRUTH IS FALLEN (1971)

DETAILS

(1971) 52 min.

Written in memory of the slain students of Kent State and Jackson State University.

INSTRUMENTATION

SSAATTBB chorus
Soloist: Soprano
Orchestra: 2+pic.2+ca.2+bcl.2+cbn/4331/2perc/hpd.org/str (optional organ)
Rock Group: tbn/ebass.2egtr.hmn.epf
Percussion

Note: Performance options are indicated in the score.

MUSIC

Dave Brubeck

TEXT

Text from Isaiah selected and adapted by Iola Brubeck, with original texts by Iola and Chris Brubeck.

COMMISSION

Truth Is Fallen was commissioned by the Midland Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, with a grant form the National Endowment for the Arts for the 1971 dedication of the Midland Center for the Arts.

PREMIERE

May 1 & 2, 1971 at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan for the dedication of the center. Midland Symphony, Midland Music Society Chorale, New Heavenly Blue Rock Band, and Charlene Peterson, soprano with Donald Th. Jaager conducting.

PURCHASE & LICENSING

For more information contact Derry@BrubeckMusic.com