For soprano and 9 instruments (Flute Oboe Clarinet/Bass Clarinet French Horn Vibraphone Piano Soprano Violin Viola Cello)For Tess is one of a series of eight chamber works inspired by the writings of Thomas Hardyand known collectively as Wessex Heights. The pieces may be performed separately or in any combination. When the complete set is played the following order of performance is recommended:Embers — Shailing and wambling —Volte-face — Groundswell — Catch — Idyll — For Tess — Along uponThe duration of Wessex Heights is about an hour.
