Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

Cello Concerto #2: Ritual Incantations (1999)

for cello and chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1999
    • Duration: 13 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
    • Commission: Thomas van Straaten
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello
  • flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, 2 percussions, piano, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 July 1999

    Performers: David Finckel, violoncelle ; Aspen Music Festival Chamber Orchestra ; Hugh Wolff, direction.