general information

composition date
1962-1963
duration
11h
publisher
Peters, San Antonio, Texas
Libretto (details, author)

György Ligeti

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, solo contralto, solo baritone

flute, horn, percussionist, harpsichord, piano (also celesta), cello, double bass

information about the creation

date
April 4, 1963

Allemagne, Hambourg, NDR Das neue Werk

interpreters

Gertie Charlent : soprano, Marie-Thérèse Cahn : contralto, William Pearson : baryton, ensemble Die Reihe, Vienne, direction : Friedrich Cerha.

Part titles

  • Agitato
  • Presto
  • Conversation
  • Allegro appassionato
  • Sostenuto grandioso
  • Action dramatique

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Created the same year
Composed the same year
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