Unsuk Chin (1961)

Clarinet Concerto (2014)

for clarinet and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2014
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Commission: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, WDR Sinfonieorchester, Philharmonia Orchestra, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes (also 1 English horn), 4 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 4 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 piano (also celesta), 12 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 23 September 2014
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York, Avery Fisher Hall


    Performers:

    Kari Kriikku, clarinette ; New York Philharmonic ; Alan Gilbert, direction.