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composition date: 1991
duration: 1h
editor: Salabert
Commission: Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie
Libretto (details, author): Heiner Müller

type

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

detailed formation

Soloist: solo soprano [colorature], 2 solo sopranos, solo contralto, solo countertenor, 2 speaking voices, 7 sopranos, 6 contraltos, 6 tenors, 7 bass voices

organ, harpsichord, 6 violins - early instruments, 5 violins - early instruments, 4 violas - early instruments, 4 cellos - early instruments, 2 double basses - early instruments

information about the creation

date: March 13, 1992
: Belgique, Bruxelles, Théâtre de la Monnaie
interpreters: Hilde Heiland : soprano, Michele Patzakis, Zofia Kilanowicz, Marie-Noëlle de Callatay, Ralf Popken : quatuor vocal, Collegium Vocale de Gand, Orchestre de la Chapelle Royale, direction : Philippe Herreweghe, mise en scène : Jacques Decuvellerie, décors : Johan Daenan.

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