A Symphony of Three Orchestras

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general information

composition date: 1976
duration: 17 min
editor: Associated Music Publishers

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Triple wind orchestra (or larger))

detailed formation

3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 5 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, metal chimes, marimba, harp, piano

information about the creation

date: February 17, 1977
: États-Unis, New York
interpreters: le New York Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Pierre Boulez

observations

Orch. 1 : 0.0.0.0 - 3.2.3.1- timb, 4pc, hp, pn - cordes
Orch. 2 : 3cl, vibr, xyl, chimes, mar, cordes (2.0.0.3.1)
Orch. 3 : 3.3.0.3 - 2.0.0.0 - pc - cordes (8.0.4.0.2)

Enregistrement : New York Philharmonic, direction : Pierre Boulez, Sony Classical 68334.

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A Symphony of Three Orchestras

Composed by Elliott Carter , concert on October 10, 1977

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