Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)

Lichens (1983)

for 96 musicians

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1983
    • Duration: 16 mn
    • Publisher: Salabert, Paris
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 4 oboes (also 1 English horn), 4 clarinets, 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 6 trombones (also 2 contrabass trombones), tuba, 4 percussionists, timpani, piano, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 April 1984
    Location:

    Belgique, Liège


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre philharmonique de Liège, direction : Pierre Bartholomée.