Orchestra SKU: HL.14023642
Composed by Michael Nyman. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 54 pages. Chester Music #CH61479. Published by Chester Music (HL.14023642). ISBN 9780711978119. 9.0x12.0x0.243 inches.
This work was written by Michael Nyman towards the end of 1997, commissioned by the English Sinfonia to celebrate the orchestra's taking up residence in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The first performance was given by the English Sinfonia under Bramwell Toevy at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 14 April 1998. Duration c. 17mins. Instrumentation:; 2 FLUTES; 2 OBOES; 2 CLARINETS IN Bb; 2 BASSOONS; 2 HORNS IN F; 2 TRUMPETS IN Bb; TIMPANI; STRINGS.