Three screaming popes

Turnage, M.-A. (1989) Three screaming popes. [Composition]

Abstract

For large orchestra, duration 15 minutes. This work was commissioned by the Feeney Trust for Simon Rattle and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. It was premiered on 5 October 1989 by the CBSO conducted by Simon Rattle at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, and has since been performed by major orchestras all over the world. Two recordings are available: by the CBSO conducted by Simon Rattle (see https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7996180--british-composers-a-celebration), and by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Runnicles (see https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7960452--rule-britannia). The former is currently available on YouTube, see the video tab below.

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Official URL:	https://en.schott-music.com/shop/three-screaming-p...
Item Type:	Composition
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Contemporary, classical, orchestra
Subjects:	M Music and Books on Music > M Music > Instrumental music > Orchestra
Division:	Composition
Depositing User:	Dr Mark-Anthony Turnage
Date Deposited:	27 Aug 2021 14:48
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2021 14:48
URI:	https://researchonline.rcm.ac.uk/id/eprint/2001

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