Ophelia Dances, Book 1 (1975)

for ensemble of nine instrumentalists

by Oliver Knussen (1952-2018)

general information

composition date
1975
duration
8min
publisher
Faber Music, San Antonio, Texas , 50665 8
Opus
13
Commission
Fondation Koussevitzky pour le centenaire de la naissance de Serge Koussevitzky.

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Mixed instrumental ensemble of 5 to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

flute, English horn, clarinet, horn, piano, celesta, violin, viola, cello

information about the creation

date
May 9, 1975
location

New York, Alice Tully Hall

interpreters

la Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, direction : Michael Tilson Thomas.

Program note

Note de programme du concert Nagano : lundi 11 février 1985, Paris, Théâtre du Rond Point, en pdf sur le site de la médiathèque de l'Ircam (lien vérifié en mars 2010).




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