Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
La Passion de Simone (2005 -2006)
passion in fifteen stations
electronic work, Ircam
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
2005 - 2006
- Duration: 1 h 15 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: New Crowned Hope, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Barbican Centre et Lincoln Center
- Dedication: pour mes enfants Alex et Aliisa
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Libretto (details, author):
Amin Maalouf d'après la vie de Simone Weil.
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Composition date:
2005 - 2006
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 female voice, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: solo soprano
- mixed choir
- 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, timpani, celesta, 10 violins, 8 second violins, 6 violas, 5 cellos, 4 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
26 November 2006
Location:Autriche, Vienne, New Crowned Hope Festival
Performers:Pia Freund : soprano, chœur Arnold Schönberg, Klangforum Wien, direction : Susanna Mälkki, mise en scène : Peter Sellars.
Information on the electronics
RIM (réalisateur(s) en informatique musicale):
Gilbert Nouno