Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)
The Vision of Saint Augustine (1965)
for solo baritone, choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1965
- Duration: 35 mn
- Publisher: Schott
- Commission: BBC
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Composition date:
1965
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 male voice, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(baritone []), mixed choir, 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), oboe, English horn, clarinet, clarinet, bass clarinet, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 6 percussionists, celesta, piano, marimba, harp, 8 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 4 cellos, double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
19 January 1966
Location:Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall
Performers:Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baryton), BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, direction : Sir Michael Tippett.