Rebecca Saunders (1967)

G and E on A (1996 -1997)

for orchestra and 27 music boxes

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1996 - 1997
    • Duration: 21 mn
    • Publisher: Peters, nº EP 7507
    • Commission: Radio de Hessen
Detailed formation
  • 2 piccolos, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet), 2 bass clarinets, 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets (also 2 piccolo trumpets, 2 flugerlhorns), 4 trombones, 3 percussionists, harp, piano, 8 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses [nombre de cordes minimum] , 27 music boxes

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 July 1997
    Location:

    Allemagne, Frankfort, Sendesaal, Hessen Radio


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Hessen, direction : Sian Edwards.