general information

composition date
1980-1982
duration
1h 35 min
editor
Schott
Commission
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Libretto (details, author)

Textes et compilation de Sir Michael Tippett.

type

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

detailed formation

soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, 3 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, 6 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, percussionist, piano, electric organ, harp

information about the creation

date
April 5, 1984

États-Unis, Boston, Symphony Hall

interpreters

Faye Robinson (soprano), Yvonne Minton (mezzo), Robert Tear (ténor), John Cheek (baryton), Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Colin Davis.


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