Carter, Elliott: Asko Concerto (1999-2000) 12'
for ensemble
Scoring
1(=picc).1.1.bcl.1-1.1.1.0-perc(1):xyl/vib/marimba/med SD/BD-harp-pft(=cel)-2vln.vla.vlc.db.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
World Premiere
4/26/2000
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Asko Ensemble / Oliver Knussen CBE
Composer's Notes
My Asko Concerto for sixteen players features each one of them participating in one of the following groups—two trios, two duos, a quintet or a solo. These six sections are framed by the entire group playing together. Although the music is in lighthearted mood, each soloistic section approaches ensemble playing in a different spirit.
The score was commissioned by the Dutch Asko Ensemble from Amsterdam that has performed so many of my works. It was composed largely during January 2000 in New York City.
— Elliott Carter, 2000
Asko Concerto is dedicated to Asko Ensemble NL, commissioned by the Eduard van Beinum Foundation, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Reproduction Rights
This program note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programs with a credit to the composer.
Recommended Recording
Dialogues / Boston Concerto / Cello Concerto / ASKO Concerto.
Bridge 9184
for ensemble
Scoring
1(=picc).1.1.bcl.1-1.1.1.0-perc(1):xyl/vib/marimba/med SD/BD-harp-pft(=cel)-2vln.vla.vlc.db.
Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
World Premiere
4/26/2000
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Asko Ensemble / Oliver Knussen CBE
Composer's Notes
My Asko Concerto for sixteen players features each one of them participating in one of the following groups—two trios, two duos, a quintet or a solo. These six sections are framed by the entire group playing together. Although the music is in lighthearted mood, each soloistic section approaches ensemble playing in a different spirit.
The score was commissioned by the Dutch Asko Ensemble from Amsterdam that has performed so many of my works. It was composed largely during January 2000 in New York City.
— Elliott Carter, 2000
Asko Concerto is dedicated to Asko Ensemble NL, commissioned by the Eduard van Beinum Foundation, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Reproduction Rights
This program note can be reproduced free of charge in concert programs with a credit to the composer.
Recommended Recording
Music of Elliott Carter, Volume 7
Dialogues / Boston Concerto / Cello Concerto / ASKO Concerto.
Bridge 9184
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