The Latin name for our largest living land animal provides the title for this solo for bass with orchestra. Beginning with the awakening& 44; the solo continues with the first lumbering steps before the giant mammal reaches full speed. Light& 44; lyrical and even comedic& 44; the piece was inspired by a trip to the Taronga Zoo in Sydney& 44; Australia& 44; and the way Burma& 44; the elephant& 44; moved and swayed. (1:50)