general information

composition date
1976-1979
duration
15 min
editor
Peters, San Antonio, Texas
Commission
BBC

type

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

detailed formation

4 flutes (also 2 piccolos, alto flute), 2 oboes, 2 English horns, Eb clarinet, clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, bass tuba, 4 percussionists, timpani (also claves), 2 harp [amplifiées], harpsichord [amplifié] (also claves), cymbalom, guitar, 22 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

information about the creation

date
September 20, 1979

Royaume-Uni, Ecosse, Glasgow, Musica Nova

interpreters

le Scottish National Orchestra, direction : Elgar Howarth.


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