Tod Machover (1953)
Valis (1987)
opera for six voices, 4X computer and images
electronic work, Ircam
stage work
- General information
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Composition date :
1987
- Duration : 1 h 18 mn
- Publisher : Ricordi, nº R 2427
- Commission: Ircam-Centre Pompidou
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Libretto (details, author) :
Philip K. Dick
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Composition date :
1987
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments]
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
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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)