Lighthouses of England and Wales (1987)

for large orchestra

by Benedict Mason (1954)

general information

composition date
1987
duration
15min
publisher
Chester Music

type

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

detailed formation

3 flutes (also piccolo), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 4 percussionists, 2 harp, piano, strings

information about the creation

date
April 1989
location

Londres, BBC Maida Vale Studios

interpreters

l'orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Oliver Knussen.

observations

  • Prix Britten 1998.
  • Enregistrement : 1 cd Collins Classics n° 20042BBC.

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