It calls for flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, harp, and strings. It adds winds for tonal colour in the style of Shostakovich's symphonies.
This composition specifies the use of various instruments including flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, harp, and strings.  It also calls for wind instruments to add depth and richness to the sound, echoing the style of Shostakovich's symphonies.