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
- Editor : Modern
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Livret (détail, auteur) :
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
Creation 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.