Elliott Carter (1908-2012)
The Minotaur (1947)
ballet in one act and two scenes, for orchestra
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1947
- Duration: 33 mn
- Publisher: Associated Music Publishers
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Composition date:
1947
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Double wind orchestra]
Detailed formation
- 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, 2 percussionists, piano, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
26 March 1947
Location:États-Unis, New York
Performers:la Ballet Society, direction : Leon Barzin.
Observations
aussi version Suite de concert d'après le ballet, 1947, même éditeur, 1956, 25 minutes