Wolfgang Rihm (1952)

Mein Tod. Requiem in memoriam Jane S. (1988 -1989)

for soprano and large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988 - 1989
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Wolf Wondratschek

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 A clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets [en ut] , 3 trombones, bass tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 August 1990
    Location:

    Autriche, Salzburg


    Performers:

    Ingrid Haubold : soprano et l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Vienne, direction : Michael Gielen.