Matthias Pintscher (1971)
L'Espace dernier (2002 -2003)
musical theater in four parts on texts and images around the work and life of Arthur Rimbaud
electronic work
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2002 - 2003
- Publisher: Bärenreiter, nº BA 7750
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Libretto (details, author):
livret en français du compositeur
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Composition date:
2002 - 2003
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 2 solo sopranos [1 s. colorature dramatique, 1 s. lyrique] , 1 solo mezzo-soprano [dramatique] , 1 solo baritone [baryton/basse de caractère] , 1 solo tenor [spinto] , 1 actress, 1 actor
- women's choir(8 soprano, 8 contralto)
- 3 flutes (also 1 bass flute, 2 piccolos), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 bass clarinet (also 1 contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 1 baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 contrabass tuba, 7 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 piano, 1 celesta, 1 accordion, 12 violins, 9 violas, 9 cellos, 6 five-strings double basses, 1 electronic/MIDI keyboard/synthesizer
Premiere information
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Date:
23 February 2004
Location:Opéra Bastille, Paris
Performers:direction Kwamé Ryan, mise en scène : Michael Simon, costumes : Anna Eiermann, chorégraphie : Ron Thornhill, video : Dominik Rinnhofer, électronique : Christian Cluxen.
Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel
Observations
L'orchestre est divisé en quatre groupes. Les instruments sont répartis dans la fosse et dans la salle.