Instrumentation

3(III=picc).3(III=ca).2.bcl.3(III=contraforte (or cbsn)) – 4.3(I=ptpt).2tbrn.btbrn.1 – timp – perc (6 - crot/glsp/vib/tbellls/2 bell plates/tam-t/siz.cym/clash cyms/susp.cym/hi-hat/4 metal bars (scaffolding bars)/SD/BD/2 rattles (big and small)/whip) – strings (double basses require extensions down to low C, or 5 string bass. Half of the section requires a low B)

Availability

Score and parts in preparation

Aquifer

Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre (London, United Kingdom)

London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Aquifer

Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Thomas Adès/Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Aquifer

Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Thomas Adès/Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Aquifer

Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Thomas Adès/Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

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Thomas Adès receives RPS Gold Medal

Sir Simon Rattle presents Royal Philharmonic Society award to composer live onstage at BBC Proms

Simon Rattle and BRSO give UK premiere of Adès’ Aquifer at the BBC Proms

Irish and Finnish premieres to follow in autumn 2024

Adès, Coll, Harvey and Miller at the 2024 BBC Proms

Two UK premieres, Proms debut of Miller's viola concerto, and Harvey classic announced in festival lineup

Simon Rattle to premiere Adès’ Aquifer with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

17-minute work to appear at Herkulessaal, Musikverein, Carnegie Hall, and Grafenegg Festival
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