- General information
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Composition date :
1946
- Duration : 8 mn
- Publisher : Faber Music, publication posthume (pièce d'abbord retirée du catalogue), nº 0-571-50713-1
- Opus : 38
- Commission: BBC for the opening of the Third Programme, 29 September 1946
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Composition date :
1946
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
Detailed formation
- 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 2 clarinets, 1 Eb clarinet, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 celesta, 1 harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date :
29 September 1946
Location :BBC Third Programme
Performers :BBC Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Adrian Boult.
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Date :
28 April 1983
Location :Création en concert : Chicago, Orchestra Hall
Performers :Chicago Symphony Orchestra, direction : Raymond Leppard.