Wolfe composed the piece shortly after the September 11 attacks near Wolfe 's home in Manhattan . She commented on the effects of this experience in the score program note , writing : Wolfe added : The work is scored for an amplified string quartet and an orchestra comprising two flutes , piccolo , two oboes , cor anglais , two clarinets , bass clarinet , two bassoons , contrabassoon , four horns , three trumpets , two trombones , bass trombone , tuba , four percussionists , harp , piano , electric bass guitar , and strings
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
My Beautiful Scream