Alvin Singleton (1940)

Shadows (1987)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1987
    • Duration: 21 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, directeur musical, par Meet the Composer Residencies Program, avec des subventions d'Exxon Corporation, de la Fondation Rockefeller et du National Endowment for the Arts
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 2 timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 May 1987
    Location:

    États-Unis, Atlanta, Symphony Hall


    Performers:

    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ; Robert Shaw, direction