Oliver Knussen (1952-2018)
Music for a Puppet Court (1972 -1983)
puzzle pieces for two chamber orchestras after John Lloyd (21st century)
- General information
-
Composition date:
1972 - 1983
- Duration: 10 mn
- Publisher: Faber Music, nº 58065 0
- Opus: 11
- Commission: GLC pour le South Bank Summer Music 1983.
-
Composition date:
1972 - 1983
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Double wind orchestra]
Detailed formation
- 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 percussionists [ou 3] , 1 harp, 1 guitar, 1 celesta, 4 violins, 4 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses
Premiere information
-
Date:
23 August 1983
Location:Londres, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Performers:le London Sinfonietta, direction : Simon Rattle.