general information

composition date
1985
duration
8 min
editor
Universal Edition, Tesin
Commission
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Libretto (details, author)

Sir Harrison Birtwistle

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (1 female voice and single wind chamber orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano

flute, oboe, bassoon, 12 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

information about the creation

date
November 17, 1985

Royaume-Uni, Glasgow, City Hall

interpreters

Penelope Walmsley-Clark, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, direction : Harrison Birtwistle.

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