Grand Pianola Music
About the Work
Commissioned by the General Atlantic Corporation and by David Rumsey
First performed February 26, 1982 by the San Francisco Symphony, Robin Sutherland andJulie Steinberg, pianists, John Adams, conductor.
2 solo pianos, 2 flutes (both doubling piccolo.), 2 oboes, 2 Bb clarinets (2nd doubles bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 Bb trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion (3 players), 3 amplified female voices (2 sopranos & mezzo)
Duration: 30 minutes
