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In the Splinterd Field of the Setting Sun, Op. 60

Composer
Bánkövi Gyula
Original / Hungarian title
A lemenő nap szálkamezejében, Op. 60
Foreign language / English title
In the Splinterd Field of the Setting Sun, Op. 60
Subtitle
For string chamber orchestra
Dedication
to the Anima Musicæ Chamber Orchestra
Year of composition
2020
Type
String orchestra
Number of players
16
Instrumentation
strings: 5 vl. 1, 4 vl. 2, 3 vla., 3 vlc., cb. - 3 glass cup, 2 iron bucket, 2 iron pan
Duration
11 min
Movements, parts
One movement
Premiere information
13 September 2020, ArTRIUM Festival, Finals of the 2020 "Für Anima" Composititon Competition, Marble Hall, Hungarian Radio, Budapest; Anima Musicæ Chamber Orchestra, László Tihanyi (cond.)
Publisher / Source
Hangvarázs Bt. No. 69
Available here!
Recordings
Video recording, 2023 - Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra, Máté Hámori (cond.)
Live recording of the premiere, Hungarian Radio, 2020 - Anima Musicæ Chamber Orchestra
Remarks, other info
The title comes from a poem "The nadir celebrated" by János Pilinszky. This title predicts the musical message and mood of the composition.

First prize winner of the "Für Anima" Composititon Competition and winner of two special prizes as well: FUGA-Award and Special Prize of Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra