Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)

Symphony No. 10: Alla ricerca di Borromini (2013)

for baritone, choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Opus: 327
    • Commission: London Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • soloist: baritone
  • mixed choir [SATB] , piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, 3 clarinets, A clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, 3 oboes (also 3 contrabassoons), contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 6 percussionists, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 2 February 2014
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Barbican Hall


    Performers:

    Markus Butter, baryton, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Sir Antonio Pappano, direction, Simon Halsey, chef de chœur.