Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024)

Frau / Stimme (1989)

for soprano and orchestra with soprano

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1989
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Heiner Müller, Der Auftrag. Erinnerung an eine Revolution

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 2 solo sopranos [dont une dans l'orchestre]
  • 4 flutes (also 4 piccolos), 4 clarinets (also 1 A clarinet, 1 Eb clarinet), 4 horns, 4 trumpets (also 2 piccolo trumpets), 4 trombones, 7 percussionists, 2 harp, 2 pianos (also 1 electric organ, 1 celesta), 2 violins, 6 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 22 October 1989
    Location:

    Allemagne, Donaueschingen


    Performers:

    Isolde Siebert et Carmen Fugiss : sopranos, Orchestre symphonique SWF Baden-Baden, direction : Michael Gielen.