Philippe Boesmans (1936-2022)

Dreamtime (1993)

for harp, solo bass tuba and instrumental ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1993
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi
    • Opus: WD27
    • Commission: Betty Freeman pour l'Ensemble intercontemporain
Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 bass tuba, 1 harp
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 bassoon (also 1 double bass), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 2 percussionists, 1 piano, 1 celesta, 2 violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 23 March 1994
    Location:

    Vienne, Konzerthaus


    Performers:

    Gérard Buquet : tuba, Frédérique Cambreling : harpe, Ensemble intercontemporain, direction : Sylvain Cambreling.