You start out with certain instrumental combinations, and you don't have complete control over that, because it depends on who is available.

In the 1960's, he began writing for offbeat instrumental combinations that gave rise to several new ensembles.

Although he wrote for numerous different instrumental combinations, the piano features prominently in many of his works.

This open concept allows for a variety of instrumental combinations and choice of repertoire.

In addition, he has frequently written for unusual homogeneous instrumental combinations.

All these works have in common unusual and interesting instrumental combinations and rhythmic drive.

Much of the variety during his set came from rapidly changing instrumental combinations.

Gubaidulina's music is characterised by the use of unusual instrumental combinations.

He kept on composing works of diverse sorts for different instrumental and vocal combinations.