general information

composition date
2004
duration
3 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Cycle
Three Illusions

type

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

detailed formation

piccolo, 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussionist, harp, piano

information about the creation

date
October 6, 2005

États-Unis, Boston

interpreters

le Boston Symphony, direction : James Levine.

observations

Program note

According to a Roman myth at recurs in medieval French literature, Jupiter fell for the nymph Juventas (Youth) and turned her into a fountain, whose waters rejuvenate all who bathe in it.



Elliott Carter.

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