Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)
Nomos (1967 -1968)
for four amplified wind instruments and orchestra
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date :
1967 - 1968
- Duration : 15 mn
- Publisher : Universal Edition
- Commission: British Broadcasting Corporation pour les Concerts Promenade 1968
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Composition date :
1967 - 1968
- Type
- Concertant music [4 or more soloists and ensemble/orchestra]
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
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Date :
23 August 1968
Location :Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Albert Hall
Performers :l'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Colin Davis.