Wolfgang Rihm (1952)

Geheimer block (1989)

for four solo voices, choir, organ and orchestra

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

      vocalyses

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists à 4 voix (solo soprano [], solo contralto [], solo tenor [], solo bass voice []), mixed choir à 4 voix [effectif minimum : 20]
  • 4 piccolos, 4 A clarinets, 4 horns, 4 trumpets [en ut] , 6 trombones, 7 percussionists, 2 harp, organ, 2 violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 August 1989
    Location:

    Allemagne, Frankfurt am Main


    Performers:

    Rosemary Hardy, Mechthild Georg, Neil Jenkins, Johannes Mannov, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Darmstädter Konzertchor, direction : Leif Segerstam.