general information

composition date
1992
duration
6 min
editor
Universal Edition, Tesin
Cycle
Nine Settings of Celan
Commission
The Composers Ensemble
Libretto (details, author)

Paul Celan (en allemand), traduit en anglais par Michael Hamburger.

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano

2 clarinets, viola, cello, double bass

information about the creation

date
September 18, 1992

Royaume-Uni, Londres, Purcell Room

interpreters

Mary Wiegold : soprano, Composers Ensemble, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.

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