Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

Be‐Bop Tango (1972 -1992)

for ensemble, transcription by Ali N. Askin

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1972 - 1992
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Munchkin Music
Detailed formation
  • piccolo, flute (also alto flute, claves), oboe (also maracas), clarinet (also triangle), tenor saxophone (also hand cymbals), bassoon (also bell [jingle bells] ), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, 3 percussionists, guitar, mandolin, harp, piano, 2 violins (also agogo, vibraslap), viola (also guiro [métal] ), cello (also guiro [grand] ), double bass (also hand cymbals [petite] )

Premiere information

  • Date: 1992
    Location:

    Allemagne, Francfort, Alte Oper


    Performers:

    l'Ensemble Modern, direction : Peter Rundel.