John Cage (1912-1992)

Quartets I, V, VI (1976 -1977)

for twelve amplified voices and wind ensemble and timpani

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1976 - 1977
    • Duration: 13 mn
    • Publisher: Peters, New York, nº EP 6820, 1977
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(3 solo soprano, 3 solo contralto, 3 solo tenor, 3 solo bass voice)
  • 4 flutes, 2 oboes, E-flat clarinet, 9 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, tenor saxophone, 2 soprano saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 cornets, 3 trombones, euphonium, 2 tubas, timpani

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