Title | Concerto Grosso |
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Description | for 22 string players |
Year | 2010 |
Instrumentation | 2 string quartets, 8 violins, 5 celli, 1 bass |
Duration | 15 min |
Commissioned by | Dextra Musica, for the celebration of legendary virtuoso violinist Ole Bull. |
Premiere | June 2, 2010, Grieghallen, Bergen |
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Details | The string orchestra is organized in sections: 2 string quartets on each side, in the middle a row of 8 violinists standing and in front, 5 celli and 1 double bass. On the premiere, an impressive line-up of string players were performing: Read: Concerto Grosso / Notater om verket (extensive program notes in Norwegian)
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