Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Theseus Game (2002)

for large ensemble with two conductors

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2002
    • Duration: 36 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 2 alto flutes), 2 oboes (also 2 English horns), 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (also 1 piccolo trumpet), 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, 2 pianos, 4 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos

Premiere information

  • Date: 3 September 2003
    Location:

    Allemagne, Duisburg-Nord, Landschaftspark, Gebläsehalle


    Performers:

    l'Ensemble Modern, direction : Martyn Brabbins et Pierre-Andre Valade.