general information

composition date
1998-1999
duration
1h 50 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Libretto (details, author)

Robin Blaser

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, 2 solo countertenors, 5 solo tenors, 3 solo baritones, solo bass-baritone, 2 solo bass voices, 3 sopranos, 3 mezzo-sopranos, 3 contraltos

2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 2 alto flutes), 2 trumpets, 2 bass trombones (also 2 trombones, bass trumpet), tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, accordion, 6 violas, 4 cellos, 3 double basses, 2 oboes (also 2 English horns), 2 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, 2 bass clarinets, contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 2 contrabassoons), 2 horns

information about the creation

date
April 18, 2000

Allemagne, Berlin, Staatsoper

interpreters

Martin Duncan : mise en scène, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, direction : Daniel Barenboim.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
sons fixés sur support

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