Peter Maxwell Davies: Time And The Raven Concert Overture: Orchestra
Study Score | Sheet Music and Books
COMPOSER:
Peter Maxwell Davies
PUBLISHER:
Chester Music
INSTRUMENTATION:
Orchestra
PRODUCT FORMAT:
Study Score
Commissioned to write a piece for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, Davies provided a musical General Assembly of his own: a bright overture based on an Australian aboriginal song which gives rise to 'national anthems'ofvarious kinds and instrumental colourings. Finally the 'anthems' are
Specifications
Composer | Peter Maxwell Davies |
Publisher | Chester Music |
Instrumentation | Orchestra |
Number of pages | 44 |
Product Format | Study Score |
Description Product Type | Book [Softcover] |
Genre | Classical |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
Year of Publication | 1999 |
ISBN | 9780711959927 |
EAN | 5020679150573 |
No. | MUSCH61307 |
Product Dimensions | 19 x 14 cm |
Description
Commissioned to write a piece for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, Davies provided a musical General Assembly of his own: a bright overture based on an Australian aboriginal song which gives rise to 'national anthems'ofvarious kinds and instrumental colourings. Finally the 'anthems' are combined, 'if not triumphantly', Davies says, 'at least in a manner whereby they get along together'.
The first performance took place in June 1995inNottingham. It was given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Peter Maxwell Davies.
Score (miniature). Duration c. 14mins.
The first performance took place in June 1995inNottingham. It was given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Peter Maxwell Davies.
Score (miniature). Duration c. 14mins.
Song List
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1. Time And The Raven