Contra tempus (1968)

for wind instruments, percussion and improvisation ensemble

by Louis Andriessen (1939-2021)

general information

composition date
1968
duration
18min
publisher
Boosey & Hawkes

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Other chamber orchestra)

detailed formation

2 percussionists, 3 trombones, 3 trumpets, 3 oboes, 3 flutes, 2 pianos, 4 violas, 2 electronic/MIDI keyboards/synthesizers [ad lib.]


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