John Adams (1947)

Common Tones in Simple Time (1979)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1979
    • Duration : 22 mn
    • Editor : Associated Music Publishers
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 pianos, 2 percussionists, strings

Creation information

  • Date : 30 January 1980
    Location :

    États-Unis, San Francisco, Hellman Hall


    Performers :

    l'Orchestre du conservatoire de musique de San Francisco, direction : John Adams.