Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988)

Konx-Om-Pax (1969)

three aspects of sound: as the first movement of the immutable; as a creative force; as the syllable "Om", for choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1969
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Salabert, nº EAS 18441
Detailed formation
  • mixed choir, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 1 bass clarinet, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 bass tubas (also 1 tuba), 2 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 sistrum, 2 harp, 1 organ [à 3 claviers] , 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 February 1986
    Location:

    Radio de Francfort, Allemagne


    Performers:

    Choeur et orchestre de la radio de Francfort, direction : Zender

Observations

Première création absolue non reconnue par le compositeur : 32e festival de musique contemporaine de la biennale de Venise, 1970.