Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)
Duel (1959)
game for 56 musicians divided into two orchestras with two conductors
- General information
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Composition date:
1959
- Duration: 10 mn about
- Publisher: Salabert
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Composition date:
1959
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
Detailed formation
- 2 conductors, 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 4 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets, 2 Eb clarinets), 4 bassoons (also 2 contrabassoons), 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 percussionists, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
18 October 1971
Location:Pays-Bas, Radio d'Hilversum
Performers:l'Orchestre de la radio d'Hilversum, direction : Diego Masson, Fernand Terby.