1712 Overture
1712 Overture for really big orchestra, S. 1712,3-3-3-3; 4-4-3-1; Timp., 4 Perc.; Org.; Str., (April 1, 1985), (11 min.).
Published by Theodore Presser Company, Full Score - Large: 416-41576L; Full Score - Study: 416-41576; Score and parts available on rental from Theodore Presser Company: 116-41287 (1985).
Recording available on the albums 1712 Overture and Other Musical Assaults and The Ill-Conceived P.D.Q. Bach Anthology.
Commissioned by the Boston Pops Orchestra in celebration of their 100th anniversary.
Premiere: April 30, 1985, the Boston Pops, John Williams conducting, at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusettes.
Selected performances:
December 26 and 27, 2000 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
January 2, 2007, New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.