Philip Glass (1937)

The Canyon (1988)

A dramatic episode for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Dunvagen Music Publishers
    • Commission: Voorheen ADM Oudegracht, Hollande
Detailed formation
  • 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 8 percussionists, 1 piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 October 1988

    Performers:

    le Rotterdam Philharmonic, direction : Reinbert de Lieuwe.