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(George
Antheil)

Innovative
"symphony" for bassoon, flute, trombone, trumpet and viola is
actually a Stravinskian concerto in disguise, with all five instruments
trading off and having their turn in the limelight, often resulting in
virtually indistinguishable sounds, thanks to unique scoring. There are two versions of this
work, the second of which was first performed in 1924 during the composer's
stay in Paris.
Philadelphia
Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra recordings
Symphony for
Five Instruments (Second Version)
Naxos 8.559060 (CD: ANTHEIL: Ballet
Mecanique)
Conductor - Daniel
Spalding
Sources:
1. CD liner notes: Naxos
8.559060 (CD: ANTHEIL: Ballet Mecanique)
2.
http://www.archive.org/details/AM_1970_11_20
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