Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)
Polla ta Dhina (1962)
There are many wonders in this world, for children's choir and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1962
- Duration: 6 mn
- Publisher: Modern
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Libretto (details, author):
Sophocle, Antigone
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Composition date:
1962
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Other choir and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- children's choir à 20 voix
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussionist, timpani, 8 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
25 October 1962
Location:Allemagne, Stuttgart
Performers:les Enfants du Gymnasium de Stuttgart et l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Stuttgart, direction : Hermann Scherchen.