Orchestration:
2(or 3) Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons
2 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (Bass drum, Gong, Triangle)
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass), Piano (optional)
The opening part of the Promenade has 3 flute parts but the 3rd is cued into the Oboe and so 2 flutes will do. The Piano can and should be omitted if all the other instruments are present.
Duration: 3 minutes
A PACK comprises one full score,string parts 4/4/3/4/2 and any wind, brass and percussion parts.
Within the Goodmusic Concert Classics series there are five packs which contain various movements from this suite. By combining these together it is possible to create a substantia l suite of pieces lasting over 20 minutes in total. A suggested sequence of pieces is:-
1. Promenade 1 (from GMCL011)
2. The Gnome (from GMCL011)
3. Promenade 2 (from GMCL018)
4. The Old Castle (GMCL017)
5. Promenade 3 (from GMCL018)
6. Bydlo (from GMCL018)
7. Catacombs (from GMCL062)
8. Promenade 4 (from GMCL062)
9. The Great Gate of Kiev (GMCL005)