Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Chorales (1960 -1963)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1960 - 1963
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists [ou 6] , 2 harp, celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 February 1967
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    le New Philharmonia Orchestra, direction : Edward Downes.