Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994)

Chantefleurs et Chantefables (1991)

for soprano and chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Robert Desnos (1900-1945)

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo soprano
  • flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussionist, harp, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 8 August 1991
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Albert Hall, BCC Promenade Concerts


    Performers:

    Solveig Kringleborn : soprano et l'Orchestre symphonique de la BBC, direction : Witold Lutoslawski.

Program note

  1. La Belle-de-nuit
  2. La Sauterelle
  3. La Véronique
  4. L'Églantine, l'Aubépine et la Glycine
  5. La Tortue
  6. La Rose
  7. L'Alligator
  8. L'Angélique
  9. Le Papillon