Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)

A Dance on the Hill (2002)

for mezzo-soprano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2002
    • Duration: 23 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Opus: 230
    • Commission: BBC
Detailed formation
  • soloist: mezzo-soprano
  • 2 flutes (also 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, A clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 24 April 2005
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Queen Elisabeth Hall


    Performers:

    Pamela Helen Stephen, mezzo-soprano, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox, direction.