Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Carmen Arcadiae Mechanicae Perpetuum (1977 -1978)

for ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1977 - 1978
    • Duration : 12 mn
    • Editor : Universal Edition
    • Commission: London Sinfonietta
Detailed formation
  • flute (also piccolo), oboe, clarinet (also bass clarinet), bassoon (also contrabassoon), horn, trumpet, trombone, marimba, piano, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

Creation information

  • Date : 24 January 1978
    Location :

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Queen Elizabeth Hall


    Performers :

    le London Sinfonietta, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.

Observations

d'après Paul Klee.