Hadal Zone

Instrumentation: Part 1 upper range: in C, Bb - Part 2 upper-mid range: in C treble and alto clef, Bb, Eb - Part 3 low-mid range: in C treble, alto and bass clef, Bb, Eb, F - Part 4 low range: in C bass clef, Bb treble, Eb treble - Piano - Pitched percussion: Need soft-medium mallets and bow - Unpitched percussion: Bass/low drum & Cymbal. Need soft-medium mallets, wooden drum stick and bow. - Solo Part 1: suggested instrument from mid-low range - Solo Part 2: suggested instrument from low range

The Hadal Zone, also known as the trench or hadopelagic zone, is the deepest part of the ocean. With no sunlight and very high pressure (over 1,100 standard atmosphere) living conditions are very hostile and only a few species have adapted to living there. These creatures don't have any pigment for colour and have reduced eyesight. Life is sustained by chemical reactions around thermal vents. Hadal is from the Greek word 'Hades' which means 'unseen'. First performed by CoMA London 22nd March 2011 and shortlisted for a British Composer Award 2011.