François Meïmoun (1979)

Le Chant des Barbares (2014)

concerto for viola and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 2014
    • Duration : 10 mn
    • Editor : Durand
    • Commission: Radio France (Alla Breve)
    • Dedication : Hector Aïdan
Detailed formation
  • soliste : viola
  • piccolo, 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones ténor-basse, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, celesta, harp, 14 violins, 1 second violin, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Creation information

  • Date : 7 May 2016
    Location :

    France, Paris, Salle Colonne


    Performers :

    Christophe Desjardins, alto ; Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France ; Jurjen Hempel, direction.