Luciano Berio
24.10.1925—27.05.2003

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Luciano Berio
4 dédicaces | for orchestra

Work Details
Year of composition: 1978-1989
Scored for: for orchestra
Composer: Luciano Berio
Instrumentation: 4 3 4 3 - 6 5 3 1 - timp, perc(3), hp, cel, pno, e.org, alto sax, t.sax, str
Instrumentation details: flute(4); oboe(3); clarinet(4); bassoon(3); horn(6); trumpet(5); trombone(3); tuba; timpani; percussion(3); harp; violoncello; piano; electric organ; Altsaxophon; Tenorsaxophon; strings
Table of Contents: Fanfara (2'30''); Entrata (4'30''); Festum (2'30''); Encore (3'30'')
Duration (min): 12

Licensing: Licensing Request

World Première
Location: Symphony Center Chicago / USA
Date: 31.01.2008
Orchestra: Chicago SO
Conductor: Pierre Boulez
Work Introduction

Between 1978 and 1989, Luciano Berio composed four orchestral miniatures, each of them scored for large orchestra. Because of their short duration and sizable instrumentation, they stood little chance of becoming integrated in the orchestral repertoire. Berio incorporated three pieces in his [...]


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