Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Nomos (1967 -1968)

for four amplified wind instruments and orchestra

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1967 - 1968
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: British Broadcasting Corporation pour les Concerts Promenade 1968
Detailed formation
  • soloists: flute [amplifiée] , clarinet [amplifiée] , bassoon [amplifié] , horn [amplifié]
  • 4 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 6 percussionists, harp, celesta, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 23 August 1968
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Albert Hall


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Colin Davis.