Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

Gwendolyn Brooks Settings (2020)

for treble chorus and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2020
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Nimbus Music Publishing
    • Commission: Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus ; The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Gwendolyn Brooks.

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir(singing voice)
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 4 percussions, celesta, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 April 2021

    Performers: Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus ; Charles Sundquist, chef de chœur ; Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ; Stilian Kirov, direction.