general information

composition date
2002
duration
1h 48 min
editor
Schirmer
Commission
Suntory Hall, Japan for the New Century
Libretto (details, author)

Tan Dun et Xu Ying

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, solo contralto, solo tenor, solo baritone, solo bass voice, 3 percussionists, baritone

bass flute (also piccolo), bass clarinet, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 harp, 8 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

information about the creation

date
October 22, 2002

Japon

interpreters

NHK Symphony Orchestra ; Tan Dun, direction, Pierre Audi, mise en scène.


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