Knussen, Oliver
Overview
Works: | 939 works in 2,043 publications in 4 languages and 29,849 library holdings |
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Genres: | Musical settings Songs and music Drama Orchestral music Manuscripts Symphonies Ballets (Music) Songs Fanfares Operas |
Roles: | Conductor, Author, Composer, Editor, Performer, Arranger, Other, Interviewee, Creator, Commentator, Musician, Director, Instrumentalist, Dedicatee |
Classifications: | M1613.3, 784.2 |
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Most widely held works about
Oliver Knussen
- Songs without voices : four pieces for eight instrumentalists : op. 26 (1991-2) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Coursing : for chamber orchestra : op. 17 : (1979) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Cantata : for oboe and string trio, op. 15 by Oliver Knussen( )
- Leaving home, orchestral music in the 20th century( Visual )
- Choral : for large wind orchestra, percussion, and basses, op. 8 (1970-72) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Eccentric melody : for violoncello alone by Oliver Knussen( )
- O hototogisu! : fragment of a Japonisme : for soprano, flute and large ensemble : (2015-7) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Processionals : for wind quintet and string quartet (1968, recomposed 1978), op. 2 by Oliver Knussen( )
- Eccentric melody : for cello alone : (1998) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Whitman settings : for soprano and orchestra, op 25a (1991-2) by Oliver Knussen( )
- The valley wind by Oliver Knussen( )
- Knussen, Oliver( )
- Trumpets : sonata for soprano and 3 clarinets by Oliver Knussen( )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Subscription Season Subscription Season Subscription Season), Mar 04, 1993; Mar 05, 1993; Mar 06, 1993 at Avery Fisher Hall Avery Fisher Hall Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY Manhattan, NY Manhattan, NY; Oliver Knussen, conductor( )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Horizons), May 22, 1986 at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY; Oliver Knussen, conductor( )
- Symphony no. 3, op. 18 : for large orchestra by Oliver Knussen( )
- Requiem : Songs for Sue : for soprano and fifteen players (2006) by Oliver Knussen( )
- Behind the masks : -performance DVD and thesis of Masks, op. 3 (1969) for solo flute and glass chimes 'ad lib' by Oliver Knussen by Hyunju Juno Lee( Visual )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Horizons), May 22, 1986 at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY; Oliver Knussen, conductor( )
- New York Philharmonic Printed Program (Subscription Season Subscription Season Subscription Season), Mar 04, 1993; Mar 05, 1993; Mar 06, 1993 at Avery Fisher Hall Avery Fisher Hall Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan, NY Manhattan, NY Manhattan, NY; Oliver Knussen, conductor( )
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Most widely held works by
Oliver Knussen
Symphonia : sum fluxae pretium spei ; Clarinet concerto by
Elliott Carter(
Recording
)
9 editions published in 1999 in 4 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1999 in 4 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrait by
Ruth Crawford Seeger(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 549 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 549 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy the Kid by
Aaron Copland(
)
7 editions published in 2013 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 2013 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pierrot lunaire : op. 21 (German) ; Herzgewächse : op. 20 ; Pierrot lunaire : (English) by
Arnold Schönberg(
)
5 editions published in 1992 in German and English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1992 in German and English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quotation of dream by
Tōru Takemitsu(
)
3 editions published in 1998 and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1998 and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Psalmodies : Vox in Rama ; Nightshade by
Poul Ruders(
)
8 editions published in 1992 in 3 languages and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded June 1, 1992 in New York City (1st work) and Nov. 22, 1987 in Copenhagen (2nd-3rd works)
8 editions published in 1992 in 3 languages and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded June 1, 1992 in New York City (1st work) and Nov. 22, 1987 in Copenhagen (2nd-3rd works)
Undine by
Hans Werner Henze(
)
15 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Undine: Ballett in drei Akten von Frederick Ashton nach F. de la Motte-Fouqué
15 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Undine: Ballett in drei Akten von Frederick Ashton nach F. de la Motte-Fouqué
Grohg ; Prelude ; Hear ye! Hear ye! by
Aaron Copland(
)
8 editions published in 1994 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 1st work recorded in Severance Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, May 3, 1993; the remainder recorded in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, June 29-30, 1993
8 editions published in 1994 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 1st work recorded in Severance Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, May 3, 1993; the remainder recorded in Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London, June 29-30, 1993
The flood ; Abraham and Isaac ; Variations ; Requiem canticles by
London Sinfonietta(
)
5 editions published in 1995 in Latin and English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Strawinsky: The Flood: A Musical Play / Abraham and Isaac: A Sacred Ballad for baritone & chamber orchestra / Requiem Canticles for contralto, bass, chorus & orchestra / Variations for orchestra / Wuorinen: A Reliquary for Igor Strawinsky
5 editions published in 1995 in Latin and English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Strawinsky: The Flood: A Musical Play / Abraham and Isaac: A Sacred Ballad for baritone & chamber orchestra / Requiem Canticles for contralto, bass, chorus & orchestra / Variations for orchestra / Wuorinen: A Reliquary for Igor Strawinsky
Dialogues : (2003) for piano and chamber orchestra ; Boston concerto : (2002) for orchestra ; Cello concerto : (2001) for
cello and orchestra ; ASKO concerto : (2000) for chamber ensemble by
Elliott Carter(
)
3 editions published between 2005 and 2007 and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 2005 and 2007 and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roméo & Juliette by
Hector Berlioz(
)
9 editions published between 1995 and 1998 in French and Undetermined and held by 401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1995 and 1998 in French and Undetermined and held by 401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Higglety pigglety pop! ; Where the wild things are by
Oliver Knussen(
)
10 editions published in 2001 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 2001 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three occasions ; Violin concerto ; Concerto for orchestra by
Elliott Carter(
)
6 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aura ; Engine by
Magnus Lindberg(
)
9 editions published in 2000 in 3 languages and held by 382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 2000 in 3 languages and held by 382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melencolia. Ritual fragment ; Meridian by
Harrison Birtwistle(
)
10 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1st work recorded in St. Augustine's Church, Kilburn, Nov. 20, 1991 ; 2nd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead on Nov. 21, 1991 ; 3rd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel on Nov. 7 & 9, 1991
10 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1st work recorded in St. Augustine's Church, Kilburn, Nov. 20, 1991 ; 2nd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead on Nov. 21, 1991 ; 3rd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel on Nov. 7 & 9, 1991
Second concerto for orchestra by
Robin Holloway(
)
9 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studio 1, Apr. 25, 1993
9 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studio 1, Apr. 25, 1993
Vintage Alice ; Syzygy ; Songs by
David Del Tredici(
)
7 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fourth sonata ; Suns dance ; Broken symmetry by
Colin Matthews(
)
5 editions published in 1995 in 3 languages and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1995 in 3 languages and held by 356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Taverner : opera in two acts by
Peter Maxwell Davies(
)
11 editions published in 2009 in 3 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of 16th-century composer John Taverner
11 editions published in 2009 in 3 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of 16th-century composer John Taverner
Alhambra fantasy by
Julian Anderson(
)
11 editions published in 2006 in 3 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 2006 in 3 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- London Sinfonietta Other Performer Musician Conductor Instrumentalist
- BBC Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Shelton, Lucy Singer Performer Vocalist Actor
- Carter, Elliott 1908-2012 Creator Performer Author Musician Composer
- Collins, Michael 1962- Performer Instrumentalist
- Birmingham Contemporary Music Group Performer Instrumentalist
- Serkin, Peter 1947-2020 Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Richardson, Stephen (Bass) Singer Performer
- Cleveland Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Van Kampen, Christopher 1945-1997 Performer Instrumentalist
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Associated Subjects
Ballets Ballets--Excerpts Billy,--the Kid Brass ensembles Carroll, Lewis, Chamber orchestra music Chamber orchestra music, Arranged Chamber orchestra music--Scores Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra Choruses, Secular (Women's voices) with instrumental ensemble Choruses (Women's voices), Unaccompanied Clarinet with string orchestra Concertos (Cello) Concertos (Chamber orchestra) Concertos (Clarinet with instrumental ensemble) Concertos (Guitar with instrumental ensemble) Concertos (Orchestra) Concertos (Violin) Fanfares Giraud, Albert, Guitar with instrumental ensemble Instrumental ensembles Joyce, James, Knussen, Oliver Lutosławski, Witold, Maeterlinck, Maurice, Monologues with music (Instrumental ensemble) Music Noah--(Biblical figure) Operas Oratorios Orchestral music Piano music Pianos (2) with orchestra Piano with chamber orchestra Requiems Sandburg, Carl, Songs (High voice) with chamber orchestra Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble Songs (High voice) with orchestra--Scores Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with chamber orchestra String quartets Suites (Orchestra) Suites (Wind ensemble) Symphonies Taverner, John, Trios (Piano, clarinet, violin) Tsiang, H. T., Variations (Orchestra)
Alternative Names
Knussen O.
Knussen, O. 1952-2018
Knussen, Oliver 1952-
Knussen, Stuart Oliver.
Knussen, Stuart Oliver 1952-
Knussen, Stuart Oliver 1952-2018
Oliver Knussen
Oliver Knussen British composer and conductor
Oliver Knussen Brits dirigent
Oliver Knussen compositeur et chef d'orchestre écossais
Oliver Knussen compositore e direttore d'orchestra britannico
Oliver Knussen schottischer Komponist und Dirigent
Кнуссен, Оливер
Оливер Кнуссен
אוליבר נאסן
אוליבר קנוסן
اوليڤير كنوسين
オリヴァー・ナッセン
オリヴァー・ナッセン イギリスの作曲家、指揮者
ナッセン, オリバー
奧利佛·克努森
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