Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

The Rose Lake (1991 -1993)

A Song without Words, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991 - 1993
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra pour la célébration des 90 ans de Sir Michael Tippett
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 6 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, 2 harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 19 February 1995
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Barbican Hall, Visions of Paradise Festival


    Performers:

    London Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Colin Davis.