Strong On Oaks, Strong On The Causes Of Oaks

This work was written by Michael Nyman towards the end of 1997, commissioned by the English Sinfonia to celebrate the orchestra's taking up residence in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The first performance was given by theEnglishSinfonia under Bramwell Toevy at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 14 April 1998.
Duration c. 17mins.
Instrumentation:; 2 FLUTES; 2 OBOES; 2 CLARINETS IN Bb; 2 BASSOONS; 2 HORNS IN F; 2 TRUMPETS IN Bb; TIMPANI;STRINGS