Sir John Tavener (1944-2013)
Ultimos Ritos (1972)
for solo voices, four mixed choirs, orchestra and tape
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date:
1972
- Duration: 50 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: Mario di Bonaventura
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Libretto (details, author):
Saint Jean de la Croix
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Composition date:
1972
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, contralto, tenor, bass voice), mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB] , mixed choir [SSAATTBB]
- 4 flutes (also 2 alto flutes), 6 recorders, 4 oboes (also 2 oboes d'amore), 4 horns, 10 trumpets, 4 trombones, timpani, percussionist, organ [amplifié] , harpsichord [amplifié] , organ, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
1974
Location:Holland Festival 1974
Performers:BBC Singers ; orchestre de la radio hollandaise ;John Poole, direction
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: amplification, sons fixés sur support (bande magnétique)