Tōru Takemitsu (1930-1996)

Twill by Twilight (1988)

in memory of Morton Feldman, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, Tokyo, nº SJ 1053
    • Commission: Orchestre symphonique Yomiuri Nippon pour son 25e anniversaire
    • Dedication: à la mémoire de Morton Feldman
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 2 alto flutes), 3 oboes (also 1 English horn), 4 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, piccolo trumpet, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, 2 harp, celesta, piano, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 8 March 1988
    Location:

    Japon, Tokyo


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique Yomiuri Nippon, direction :  Heinz Rögner.