Elliott Carter (1908-2012)
A Symphony of Three Orchestras (1976)
- General information
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Composition date:
1976
- Duration: 17 mn
- Publisher: Associated Music Publishers
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Composition date:
1976
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
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
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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.