general information

composition date

2007

duration

1h 20 min

editor

Chester Music

Commission

Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin, Berliner Festspiele, Théâtre de la Monnaie Bruxelles, Alte Oper Frankfurt et Wiener Festwochen.

Libretto (details, author)

Christian Lehnert

type

detailed formation

Soloist

solo mezzo-soprano, solo soprano, solo tenor, solo countertenor, solo baritone, solo mezzo-soprano, solo soprano, solo tenor, solo countertenor, solo baritone

2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, alto flute), 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also soprano saxophone, 2 alto saxophones, 2 bass clarinets, contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 2 horns (also 2 Wagner tubas), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones (also alto trombone, bass trombone), 2 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, celesta, violin, viola, cello, double bass, 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, alto flute), 2 oboes (also English horn), 2 clarinets (also soprano saxophone, 2 alto saxophones, 2 bass clarinets, contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 2 horns (also 2 Wagner tubas), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones (also alto trombone, bass trombone), 2 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, celesta, violin, viola, cello, double bass

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