Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988)
Uaxuctum (1966)
the legend of the Mayan city, destroyed by themselves for religious reasons, for seven percussionists, timpanist, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1966
- Duration: 20 mn
- Publisher: Salabert, nº EAS 18436
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Composition date:
1966
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Mixed choir and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir, 1 Eb clarinet, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 bass tuba, 1 contrabass tuba, 1 sistrum, 7 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 vibraphone, 1 ondes Martenot, 6 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
12 October 1985
Location:concert de la Société Internationale de Musique Contemporaine (SIMC), Cologne
Performers:Choeur et Orchestre de la radio de Cologne, direction : Zender.