general information

composition date
1985
duration
24 min
Libretto (details, author)

textes de Alexandra Coates

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Mixed choir and chamber orchestra)

detailed formation

2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), trombone (also bass trombone), timpani, 4 percussionists, strings

information about the creation

date
November 7, 1990
Allemagne, Berlin, Spectrum Festival
interpreters
Spectrum Ensemble ; RIAS Chorus ; Marcus Creed, direction

Part titles

I. The Books are Wilted
II. Seven Birds Arrived
III. The Sunflowers Are Screaming


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