Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)

Metastaseis (1953)

(or Metastasis) for 60 musicians

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1953
    • Duration: 7 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, clarinet (also bass clarinet), 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussionist, timpani, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 October 1955
    Location:

    Allemagne, Donaueschingen, Festival


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio Süddwestfunk de Baden-Baden, direction : Hans Rosbaud.