Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Earth Dances (1985 -1986)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1985 - 1986
    • Duration: 38 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: BBC
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes (also 1 English horn), 3 clarinets (also 2 Eb clarinets, 1 bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also 2 contrabassoons), 4 horns, 4 trumpets (also 1 piccolo trumpet), 4 trombones, 2 tubas, 5 percussionists, 2 harp, piano, 30 violins, 9 violas, 9 cellos, 9 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 March 1986
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    L'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Peter Eötvös.