Kites

Holt, S. (1983) Kites. [Composition]

Abstract

For chamber ensemble: flute (doubling piccolo), oboe (doubling cor anglais), clarinet in A, bassoon, horn in F, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass, duration 15 minutes. This work was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta and first performed on 13 April 1983 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, conducted by Antony Pay. It has since been performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Aventa, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Kites has been recorded by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group on NMC Recordings (NMC D094): https://nmc-recordings.myshopify.com/products/simon-holt-boots-of-lead.

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