Wolfgang Rihm (1952)

Andere Schatten (1985)

musical scene for solo voices, narrator, mixed choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1985
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Jean Paul, Rede des toten Christus vom Weltgebäude herab, dass kein Gott sei

Detailed formation
  • soloists: solo soprano, solo mezzo-soprano, solo baritone, unspecified narrator
  • mixed choir(6 soprano, 6 contralto, 6 tenor, 6 bass voice)
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, trumpet, trombone, 3 percussionists, harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 September 1985
    Location:

    Allemagne, Frankfurt am Main


    Performers:

    Irmgard Ade, Eva Csapó, Richard Salter, l'Ensemble Modern der Jungen Deutschen Philharmonie, Freiburger Kantorei, direction : Ernest Bour.