John Adams (1947)

The Chairman Dances (1985)

foxtrot for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1985
    • Duration : 12 mn
    • Publisher : Chester Music
    • Commission: National Endowment for the Arts pour le Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 percussionist, 1 timpani, 1 piano, 1 harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 31 January 1986
    Location :

    États-Unis, Milwaukee


    Performers :

    le Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, direction : Lukas Foss.