Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

Symphonie n° 4 (1976 -1977)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1976 - 1977
    • Duration: 32 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 6 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, 2 tubas, timpani, 4 percussionists, piano, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 October 1977
    Location:

    États-Unis, Chicago, Orchestra Hall


    Performers:

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Georg Solti.