Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)

Strathclyde Concerto No. 2 (1987)

for cello and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1987
    • Duration: 33 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Opus: 131
    • Commission: Strathclyde Regional Counciland et le Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 February 1989
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Glasgow, City Hall


    Performers:

    William Conway, violoncelle, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Peter Maxwell Davies, direction.