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.
