general information

composition date
1989
duration
6 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Cycle
Three Occasions

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Triple wind orchestra (or larger))

detailed formation

3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, timpani, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

information about the creation

date
October 5, 1989

Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall

interpreters

l'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Oliver Knussen.


recordings

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complete.mp3

Composed by Elliott Carter , concert on January 30, 1991


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