Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes
for the world.
World Premiere
18/01/2008
Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY
Donald Palma, double bass / Speculum Musicae
Composer's Notes
The contrabass has always interested me for its special tone color and range. Having written solos for it in several pieces, I decided to write this for the instrument alone.
It was composed during June 2007 for the outstanding performer Don Palma.
— Elliott Carter
Reproduction Rights:
This program note may be reproduced free of charge in concert programs with a credit to the composer.
