Gloria Coates (1934-2023)

Symphony No.7 (1990)

"Dedicated to those who brought down the Wall in PEACE", for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1990
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Peters
    • Commission: Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR)
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 4 oboes (also 2 English horns), 4 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets), 4 bassoons (also 2 contrabassoons), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (also 2 bass trombones), 2 tubas, timpani, 4 percussionists, 4 violins, 4 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 21 February 1997
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich, Herkules Saal, Musica Viva


    Performers:

    Orchestre symphonique de la radio bavaroise ; Olaf Henzold, direction

Table of contents

I. Whirlgig of Time
II. Glass of Time
III. Corridors of Time