Tod Machover (1953)

Valis (1987)

opera for six voices, 4X computer and images

electronic work, Ircam
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1987
    • Duration: 1 h 18 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, nº R 2427
    • Commission: Ircam-Centre Pompidou
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Philip K. Dick

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(solo soprano [], 2 solo mezzo-soprano, solo tenor [], solo baritone [], solo bass voice [])
  • electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer, percussionist

Premiere information

  • Date: 2 December 1987
    Location:

    Paris, Centre Georges-Pompidou


    Performers:

    Emma Stephenson : claviers numériques, Daniel Ciampolini : percussions, direction : Tod Machover.

Information on the electronics
Studio information: Ircam
RIM (réalisateur(s) en informatique musicale): Joseph T. Chung
Electronic device: dispositif multimédia (vidéo, lumière), autre dispositif électronique (4X)