Elliott Carter (1908-2012)

Anniversary (1989)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1989
    • Duration: 6 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Cycle: Three Occasions
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists, timpani, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 October 1989
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Oliver Knussen.