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2008 in classical music

Overview of the events of 2008 in classical music From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The following composers' works were composed, premiered, or published this year, as noted in the citation.

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  • Elliott Carter
    • Flute Concerto[11]
    • Duetto for violin and cello (first of the Due Duetti)
    • On Conversing with Paradise, for baritone and chamber orchestra
    • Poems of Louis Zukofsky, for mezzo-soprano and clarinet
    • Tinntinabulation, for percussion sextet
    • Wind Rose, for wind ensemble

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  • Lorenzo Ferrero
    • Freedom Variations, for trumpet and chamber ensemble[12]
    • 2 Agosto. Prima variazione (from Quatro variazioni su un tema di Banchieri), for organ and orchestra[12]

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  • Wojciech Kilar
    • Paschalis Hymn for mixed choir a cappella[15]
    • Te Deum, for 4 solo voices, choir and orchestra[15]
    • Veni Creator, for mixed choir and string orchestra[15]

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  • Anno Schreier – Berceuse (to words by Paul Verlaine) for violin, clarinet, alto-saxophone and piano[17]

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Major awards

Classical Brits

Source:[48]

Grammy Awards

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