general information

composition date
1982-1983
revisition date
1984
duration
18 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Mixed instrumental ensemble of more than 25 instruments)

detailed formation

2 flutes (also 3 alto flutes), 2 soprano saxophones, 2 alto saxophones, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 tubas, 2 percussionists [à 4], 2 harp [électriques ou claviers électroniques], 2 pianos, 8 violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 4 five-strings double basses, electric bass guitar, electric organ [Hammond]

information about the creation

date
January 11, 1984

États-Unis, San Francisco, Davies Hall

interpreters

l'Orchestre symphonique de San Francisco, direction : Edo de Waart.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
amplification

observations

  • Orchestre I : 0.0.0.ssax.asax.0-2.2.2.1-perc(1-2)-pft ;
  • Orchestre II : comme orchestre I ;
  • Orchestre III : 1 (=afl) - 2afl (II=fl) - 2 harpes élec (ou claviers élec.) - basse élec. - orgue hammond - perc(1) - cordes (min:4.0.3.3.2,db=5cordes) ;

Orchestre I et II : trompettes, saxophones et pianos électroniquement amplifiés, orchestre III : amplification pour tous les instruments.


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