Sofia Goubaïdoulina (1931)

... The Deceitful Face of Hope and of Despair (2005)

concerto for flute and large orchestra
[Le visage trompeur de l'espoir et du désespoir]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2005
    • Duration: 26 mn
    • Publisher: Sikorski, Hambourg
    • Commission: Sharon Bezaly et Robert von Bahr
    • Dedication: à Sharon Bezaly
Detailed formation
  • soloist: flute
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 4 trombones (also 3 tenor/bass trombones, contrabass trombone), percussionist, 2 harp, celesta, piano, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 26 May 2005
    Location:

    Suède, Gothembourg


    Performers:

    Sharon Bezaly : flûte, l'Orchestre symphonique de Gothembourg, direction : Mario Venzago.