Gavin Bryars (1943)

When Harry Met Addie (1999)

for off-stage soprano and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1999
    • Duration: 7 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSL 1267-01
    • Commission: London Sinfonietta
    • Dedication: in memory of Adelaide Hall
Detailed formation
  • soloist: soprano
  • 2 alto saxophones (also clarinet), 2 tenor saxophones (also 2 clarinets), baritone saxophone, 4 horns, flugerlhorn, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass trombone, piano, drum kit, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 May 1999
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Queen Elziabeth Hall, Duke Ellington Memorial Concert


    Performers:

    Cristina Zavalloni, soprano ; London Sinfonietta Big Band ; Diego Masson, direction