Betsy Jolas (1926)
Schliemann (1993)
opera in three acts for solo voices, choir of 12 young girls, mixed choir of 12 to 16 voices, silent roles, magnetic tape, electro-acoustic device and orchestra
electronic work
- General information
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Composition date:
1993
- Duration: 3 h 40 mn
- Publisher: Salabert
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Libretto (details, author):
Livret de Bruno Bayen et Betsy Jolas d’après la pièce Schliemann, épisodes ignorés de Bruno Bayen
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Composition date:
1993
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: 1 unspecified voice [nombre non spécifié]
- women's choir à 12 voix (4 soprano, 4 mezzo-soprano, 4 contralto), mixed choir à 12 voix (3 soprano [ou 4], 3 contralto [ou 4], 3 tenor [ou 4], 3 bass voice [ou 4]), 1 non-speaking actor [nombre non spécifié] , 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 3 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tenor saxophone (also 1 soprano saxophone), 3 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 guitar (also 1 electric guitar), 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
3 May 1995
Location:France, Opéra de Lyon
Performers:Maîtrise, Choeurs et Orchestre de l’Opéra de Lyon ; Kent Nagano, direction ; Alain Françon, mise en scène
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: dispositif électronique non spécifié, sons fixés sur support