Toshio Hosokawa (1955)

Voice from the ocean (2001 -2002)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2001 - 2002
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Cycle: Ocean
    • Commission: Orchestre symphonique NHK (Japon)
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, harp, celesta, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 February 2002
    Location:

    Japon, Tokyo, NHK Hall


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique NHK, direction : Charles Dutoit.