Osvaldo Golijov (1960)

Azul (2006)

for solo cello, "hyper accordion", traditional percussions and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2006
    • Duration: 27 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Commission: Boston Symphony Orchestra
    • Dedication: à Alicia Golijov
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello [amplifié]
  • accordion [hyperaccordéon, amplifié] , 2 percussionists [amplifiés] , 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), oboe, clarinet, basset horn, bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, 2 percussionists, celesta, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 4 August 2006
    Location:

    Lenox, Tanglewood Festival


    Performers:

    Yo-Yo Ma : violoncelle, Michael Ward Bergeman : hyperaccordéon, Jamey Haddad : percussions, le Boston Symphony Orchestra, direction : Donald Runnicles.