Sofia Goubaïdoulina (1931)

Glorious Percussion (2008)

concerto for percussion ensemble and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2008
    • Duration: 38 mn
    • Publisher: Sikorski, Hambourg
    • Commission: Anders Loguin, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Dresden Philharmonic, Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 5 percussionists
  • 3 flutes (also piccolo), oboe, 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet, Eb clarinet), 2 horns (also 2 Wagner tubas), 2 trumpets, 4 trombones (also tenor/bass trombone), tuba, percussionist, 2 harp, celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 September 2008
    Location:

    Suède, Gothembourg


    Performers:

    l'ensemble Glorious Percussion, l'Orchestre symphonique de Gothembourg, direction : Gustavo Dudamel.