Luciano Berio (1925-2003)

Ekphrasis (1996)

Continuo II, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1996
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes, 2 oboes, 4 clarinets, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, 3 bassoons, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 tubas, marimba, harp, celesta, piano, accordion, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 24 January 1997
    Location:

    Espagne, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Festival


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la radio Hessisches Rundfunk, direction : Luciano Berio.