Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
Song for Betty (2001)
arrangement of the last movement of L'Amour de Loin, for orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
2001
- Duration: 3 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Dedication: pour les quatre-vingt ans de Betty Freeman
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Composition date:
2001
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
Detailed formation
- 4 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 oboes (also English horn, oboe d'amore), 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
18 May 2001
Location:États-Unis, Los Angeles
Performers:l'Orchestre philharmonique de Los Angeles Philharmonic, direction : Esa-Pekka Salonen.