Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024)

Was aber - (1986)

for two female voices and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1986
    • Duration: 9 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Pindar, traduction en allemand de Friedrich Hölderlin

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 2 unspecified solo female voices
  • 2 flutes, 2 A clarinets, 2 horns, 2 trumpets [en ut] , 2 trombones, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, celesta, piano, organ [à distance] , 10 violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 October 1986
    Location:

    Allemagne, Heidelberg


    Performers:

    Éva Csapó : soprano, Eleanor James : mezzo-soprano, Orchestre philharmonique d'Heidelberg, direction : Mario Venzago.