Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

Galaxy Dances, a tone poem (2004)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2004
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
    • Commission: National Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussions, piano (also celesta), harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 May 2004

    Performers: National Symphony Orchestra ; Mstislav Rostropovich, direction.