Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1934-2022)

Pictured Within: Birthday Variations for M.C.B. Variation IX (2019)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2019
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 August 2019
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Albert Hall


    Performers:

    BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra ; Martyn Brabbins, direction.