Lloyd, Jonathan: Violin Concerto (1995, rev.1998) 32' for violin and orchestra
Scoring 2(I=afl,II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).ssax.2(II=dbn)-2.1(=cornet,
btpt).1.0-perc(4):marimba/vib/bell-tree/susp.cym/12tuned gongs/tam-t/
12handbells with bowls of water for glissandi/8hung bells/3timp-
pft(=cel)-2 manual hpd(=elec.organ)-2gtrs(I=acoustic 12
string,I & II=elec.gtr)*-strings (12.10.8.6.4)
*elec.gtr channelled thru auditorium's PA system & amplified on stage. Abbreviations (PDF).
Territory This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.
World Premiere 8/24/1995 Snape Proms,, Aldeburgh Ernst Kovacic, violin / Philharmonia Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins
Britten's pacifist masterwork, combining war poetry by Wilfred Owen with the Latin Requiem Mass, is included in the Masterworks Library of full scores, ideal for conductors, students and music lovers.