Elliott Carter (1908-2012)

A Symphony of Three Orchestras (1976)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1976
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Associated Music Publishers
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 5 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, metal chimes, marimba, harp, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 February 1977
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York


    Performers:

    le New York Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Pierre Boulez

Observations

  • Orch. 1 : 0.0.0.0 - 3.2.3.1- timb, 4pc, hp, pn - cordes
  • Orch. 2 : 3cl, vibr, xyl, chimes, mar, cordes (2.0.0.3.1)
  • Orch. 3 : 3.3.0.3 - 2.0.0.0 - pc - cordes (8.0.4.0.2)

Enregistrement : New York Philharmonic, direction : Pierre Boulez, Sony Classical 68334.