reading the poem 'Upon Sappho from Hesperides'(H-985)written by Robert Herrick [d.1674], Sappho's Lip was composed as a 60 second excursion for mixed ensemble including 3 saxophones, 1 Bb trumpet, 1 Bb clarinet, violoncello, marimba, vibraphone, and mixed 'unpitched' percussion. Granted it has less commercial value than usual but it was fun getting the disparate instruments to work together!
