George Benjamin (1960)

Olicantus (2002)

for ensemble of 15 instrumentalists

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2002
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music
    • Dedication: surprise pour l'anniversaire d'Oliver Knussen
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 bass clarinets (also 1 clarinet), 2 horns, 2 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 1 violin, 1 second violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 June 2002
    Location:

    Queen Elizabeth Hall, Londres


    Performers:

    London Sinfonietta, direction : George Benjamin