Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)

Nomos Gamma (1967 -1968)

for 98 musicians scattered in the audience

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1967 - 1968
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Salabert
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 5 bassoons (also 3 contrabassoons), 6 horns, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 7 percussionists [avec 4 toms échelonnés] , timpani, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 April 1969
    Location:

    France, Royan, Festival


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre philharmonique de l'ORTF, direction : Charles Bruck.