Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Exody (1997)

23:59:59, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1997
    • Duration: 28 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes (also 1 English horn), 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 contrabass clarinet), soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 tubas, 5 percussionists, 2 harp, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 February 1998
    Location:

    États-Unis, Chicago, Symphony Hall


    Performers:

    L'Orchestre symphonique de Chicago, direction : Daniel Barenboim.