Oliver Knussen (1952-2018)

Concerto for Orchestra (1968 -1970)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1968 - 1970
      Revision dates: 1974
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music
    • Opus: 5
    • Commission: Florida International Festivals Inc.
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 4 percussionists, 1 piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 February 1970
    Location:

    Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    le London Symphony Orchestra, direction : Oliver Knussen.