Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

Words for Music Perhaps (1959 -1960)

for reciters and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1959 - 1960
    • Duration: 14 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: BBC
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Poèmes d'amour de W. B. Yeats.

Premiere information

  • Date: 8 June 1960
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, BBC


    Performers:

    Bee Duffell, Sheila Manahan, Allan McCelland (récitants), direction : Sir Michael Tippett ; mise en ondes : Anthony Thwaite.