general information

composition date
1965
duration
between 36 min and 56 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Libretto (details, author)

Eschyle

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Choir(s) and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
18 unspecified male voices [min.], 18 unspecified female voices [min.]

flute (also piccolo), oboe, 2 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), bassoon (also contrabassoon), horn, trumpet (also piccolo trumpet), trombone, tuba, 2 percussionists, cello

information about the creation

date
June 14, 1966

États-Unis, Michigan, Ypsilanti

interpreters

le chœur et l'ensemble du Greek Theatre, direction : Konstantin Simonovitch.

observations

La version originale, comprenant trois parties, a été complétée par l'ajout de deux pièces, Kassandra (1987) et La déesse Athéna (1992). L'exécution complète comprend : début d'Agamemnon, Kassandra, fin d'AgamemnonChoéphores, début des EuménidesLa déesse Athéna, fin des Euménides. La version originale dure 36 minutes et la version longue, 56 minutes.


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