Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

Fantaisie sur une thème de Haendel (1939 -1941)

for piano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1939 - 1941
    • Duration : 16 mn
    • Publisher : Schott
Detailed formation
  • soloist : piano
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussionist, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 7 March 1942
    Location :

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Wigmore Hall


    Performers :

    Phyllis Sellick (piano), Walter Goehr Orchestra, direction : Walter Goehr.