Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

Sosostris' Aria (1947 -1952)

from The Midsummer Marriage, for soprano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1947 - 1952
    • Duration: 11 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • soloist: soprano
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussionist, celesta, guitar, harp, strings

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