general information

composition date
1939-1941
duration
1h 6 min
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Sir Michael Tippett.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo bass voice

soprano, viola, tenor, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussionist

information about the creation

date
March 19, 1944

Royaume-Uni, Londres, Adelphi Theatre

interpreters

Joan Cross (soprano), Margaret McArthur (alto), Peter Pears (ténor), Roderick Lloyd (basse), London Region Civil Defence Choir, Morley College Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Walter Goehr.


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