James Dillon (1950)

Oceanos (1985 -1996)

for sixteen voices, orchestra and live electronics

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1985 - 1996
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Peters, Londres, nº EP 7413
    • Cycle: Nine Rivers XI
    • Commission: BBC Radio 3
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists à 16 voix
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 saxophones, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 6 percussionists, harp, piano, 8 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: August 1996
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Albert Hall


    Performers:

    la London Polyphony, Music Projects/London direction : Richard Bernas.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel