Thomas Adès

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Dawn

Chacony for orchestra at any distance

Year
2020
Duration
00:07:00
Category
  • Full Orchestra

Instrumentation

Due to uncertainty around the number of players permitted at the time of performance, Dawn is designed to work with an orchestra of flexible size, and with the players placed around the hall in any way. The minimum instrumentation is:
2.2.2+.2.cbsn – 2.2(or fl.hn).2.1 – timp – perc(3): vib, bell, 4 gongs – cimbalom (ossia upright piano) – harp – pno – strings (db require low C extension)

Ideal instrumentation:
3*.3*.3*.3 – 4*.3*.3*.1 – timp – 3 perc – cimbalom or upright piano – harp – piano – strings (*or more)

Commission

Commissioned by the BBC for a Prom on 31 August 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.

Availability

Score and parts for hire

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