- General information
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Composition date:
1979 - 1980
- Duration: 20 mn
- Publisher: Faber Music
- Commission: Cambridge University Musical Society
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Composition date:
1979 - 1980
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
Detailed formation
- 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 1 piccolo trumpet, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 5 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 1 piano, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
5 March 1980
Location:Cambridge
Performers:Cambridge University Musical Society First Orchestra, direction: Mark Elder (Cambridge). BBC Symphony Orchestra, direction: Mark Elder (Londres)