Benedict Mason (1954)

Clarinet Concerto (1995)

for clarinet and large ensemble

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1995
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music, Londres
    • Commission: Helsinki Festival et BBC Promenade Concerts
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 clarinet
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 4 clarinets, 3 soprano saxophones, 3 horns, 3 trumpets (also 3 piccolo trumpets), 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 2 percussionists, 1 electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer [Akai sampler] , 6 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 August 1995
    Location:

    Londres, Royal Albert Hall


    Performers:

    Kari Kriikku, London Sinfonietta, direction : Markus Stenz.