Gloria Coates (1934-2023)

Symphony No.8 (1991)

Indian Sounds, for voices and large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Libretto (details, author):

      textes tirés de chansons des Seneca, des Winnebago et des Indiens des plaines

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists
  • flute, piccolo (also soprano recorder), oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, 4 horns, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, violins, second violins, viola, cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 February 1992
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich, Munich Philharmonic, Chamber Hall


    Performers:

    Sigune von Osten, soprano ; Musica Viva Ensemble Dresden ; Jürgen Wirrmann, direction

Table of contents

I. Indian Sounds
II. Indian Mounds
III. Indian Grounds