Osvaldo Golijov (1960)
Azul (2006)
for solo cello, "hyper accordion", traditional percussions and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
2006
- Duration: 27 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Commission: Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Dedication: à Alicia Golijov
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Composition date:
2006
- Type
- Concertant music [Cello and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: cello [amplifié]
- accordion [hyperaccordéon, amplifié] , 2 percussionists [amplifiés] , 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), oboe, clarinet, basset horn, bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, 2 percussionists, celesta, harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
4 August 2006
Location:Lenox, Tanglewood Festival
Performers:Yo-Yo Ma : violoncelle, Michael Ward Bergeman : hyperaccordéon, Jamey Haddad : percussions, le Boston Symphony Orchestra, direction : Donald Runnicles.