Sofia Goubaïdoulina (1931)

In The Shadow Of The Tree (1998)

for two kotos, zheng and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1998
    • Duration: 31 mn
    • Publisher: Sikorski, Hambourg
    • Commission: NHK Symphony Orchestra
    • Dedication: à Kazue Sawai
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo, bass flute), oboe, 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 6 percussionists, celesta, harpsichord [amplifié] , strings [divisées en 2 groupes : 18 violons I, 6 altos, 6 violoncelles, 3 contrebasses et 12 violons II, 6 altos, 6 violoncelles et 3 contrebasses - le second groupe est accordé un quart de ton plus bas]

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 April 1999
    Location:

    Japon, Tokyo


    Performers:

    Kazue Sawai : koto, koto basse, zheng, le NHK Symphony Orchestra, direction : Charles Dutoit.