Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)
The Mask of Time (1980 -1982)
for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1980 - 1982
- Duration: 1 h 35 mn
- Publisher: Schott
- Commission: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Libretto (details, author):
Textes et compilation de Sir Michael Tippett.
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Composition date:
1980 - 1982
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, mixed choir, 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, 6 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, percussionist, piano, electric organ, harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
5 April 1984
Location:États-Unis, Boston, Symphony Hall
Performers:Faye Robinson (soprano), Yvonne Minton (mezzo), Robert Tear (ténor), John Cheek (baryton), Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Symphony Orchestra, direction : Sir Colin Davis.