Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

Symphonie n° 3 (1970 -1972)

for soprano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1970 - 1972
    • Duration : 55 mn
    • Publisher : Schott
    • Commission: London Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • soloist : soprano
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (also Eb clarinet), bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets (also flugerlhorn), 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 7 percussionists, celesta, piano, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 22 June 1972
    Location :

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers :

    Heather Harper (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Colin Davis.