Ringed by the Flat Horizon (1979-1980)

for orchestra

by George Benjamin (1960)

general information

composition date
1979-1980
duration
20min
publisher
Faber Music, San Antonio, Texas
Commission
Cambridge University Musical Society

type

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

detailed formation

3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, piccolo trumpet, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, harp, celesta, piano, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

information about the creation

date
March 5, 1980

Cambridge

interpreters

Cambridge University Musical Society First Orchestra, direction: Mark Elder (Cambridge). BBC Symphony Orchestra, direction: Mark Elder (Londres)

recordings

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Ringed by the Flat Horizon

Composed by George Benjamin , concert on April 16, 1984

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