2 NOCTURNES for flute and string orchestra was commissioned in 2000 by the Charlemagne Orchestra Dedicated to Barth Van De Velde
First performance on the 17th of September 2000 by the Charlemagne Orchestra conducted by Barth Van De Velde at the Eglise Saint-Martin, Tourinnes-La-Grosse, Belgium
Originally scored for flute (or other woodwinds) and piano in 1993
Other version of 2 NOCTURNES was scored for flute, violin, viola, cello and double bass in 1994 Duration : ca. 10 minutes
Score and instrumental parts are available on hire from Norsk Musikforkag A/S, Oslo Additional info can be found at www.wimhenderickx.com
INSTRUMENTATION
Flute solo
6 Violins (div. a2)
4 Violas (div. a2)
2 Cellos
1 Double bass: preferably with low C string (scordatura C to Bb)
or scordatura E to Bb (double bass without C string)
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