Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994)

Paroles tissées (1965)

for tenor and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1965
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music, 1967
    • Dedication: à Peter Pears
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Jean-François Chabrun, Quatre tapisseries pour la Châtelaine de Vergi, du recueil Poésie 47.

Detailed formation
  • soloist: solo tenor
  • percussionist, harp, piano, 10 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 June 1965
    Location:

    Angleterre, Aldeburgh Festival


    Performers:

    Peter Pears : ténor, Philomusica of London, direction : Witold Lutoslawski.