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.