Narrator, Soprano, Flute soloist (Flute in C, Piccolo, Flute in G, Bass Flute), 2 Flutes (II also Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb (II also Bass Clarinet), 2 Bassoons (II also Contrabassoon), 2 French Horns in F, Trumpet in Bb, Percussion, Violins I (at least 8), Violins II (at least 6), Violas (at least 4), Cellos (at least 4), Double Basses (at least 2). Duration: approx 30′