general information

composition date
1978
duration
19 min
editor
Chester Music
Commission
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Libretto (details, author)

Gerard McLarnon

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of more than 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
mezzo-soprano

celesta, harp, strings, 2 alto flutes, 2 contrabassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 timpani, 5 percussionists

information about the creation

date
March 30, 1979
Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall
interpreters
Vivien Townley, soprano ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; Wolfgang Rennert, direction

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