Bruno Maderna (1920-1973)

Biogramma (1972)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1972
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, Milan, nº 131985
    • Commission: Eastman's School of Music 50th Anniversary Festival (Université de Rochester)
Detailed formation
  • 2 piccolos, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, Eb clarinet, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, vibraphone, 2 xylophones, 2 marimbas, timpani, percussionist, 2 harp, 24 violins, 12 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses [orchestre à cordes divisé en deux groupes égaux]

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 April 1972
    Location:

    États-Unis, Rochester, Eastman School of Music


    Performers:

    l'Eastman Philharmonia, direction : Bruno Maderna.