Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

The Perfect Stranger (1984)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1984
    • Duration: 13 mn
    • Publisher: Munchkin Music
    • Commission: Ensemble intercontemporain
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, harp, piano (also celesta), strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 January 1984
    Location:

    France, Paris, Théâtre de la Ville


    Performers:

    l'Ensemble intercontemporain, direction : Pierre Boulez.