Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

Sinister Footwear (1984)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1984
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Munchkin Music
Detailed formation
  • 5 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 2 alto flutes), 2 bass flutes, 4 oboes (also 2 English horns), 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet), 3 bass clarinets (also 1 clarinet), 2 soprano saxophones, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 5 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), contrabassoon, 8 horns, 4 trumpets [aussi une en ré] , 4 trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 6 percussionists, drum kit, harp, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer [Fender Rhodes] , strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1984
    Location:

    États-Unis, Berkeley, CA


    Performers:

    le Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, direction : Kent Nagano.