Nigel Osborne (1948)

Alba (1984)

for mezzo-soprano, ensemble and tape

electronic work, Ircam

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1984
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition, Vienne
    • Commission: Madame David Weil pour l'Ircam-Centre Pompidou
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 solo mezzo-soprano
  • 1 flute, 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 percussionist, 1 harp, 1 piano, 1 violin, 1 second violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 June 1984
    Location:

    Paris, Ircam, Espace de projection


    Performers:

    Linda Hirst : mezzo-soprano, Ensemble intercontemporain, direction : Arturo Tamayo.

Information on the electronics
Studio information: Ircam
RIM (réalisateur(s) en informatique musicale): Denis Lorrain
Electronic device: sons fixés sur support