Charles Ives (1874-1954)
The General Slocum (1909 -1910)
- General information
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Composition date:
1909 - 1910
- Duration: 3 mn
- Publisher: Associated Music Publishers
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Composition date:
1909 - 1910
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Double wind orchestra]
Detailed formation
- piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, cornet, 3 trombones, tuba, percussionist, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
29 November 1970
Location:États-Unis, New York, Carnegie Hall
Performers:l'American Symphony Orchestra, direction : Gunther Schuller.
Observations
autre titre : Tragic Tone Poem: The General Slocum Disaster