general information

composition date
1998-1999
duration
15h
publisher
Chester Music
Commission
New York Philharmonic Orchestra et Finnish Broadcasting Company
Libretto (details, author)

montage de différents textes : Abou Saîd, chant traditionnel pygmée, extrait de Samarcande de Amin Maalouf

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Mixed choir and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
mixed choir

4 flutes, 4 oboes, 4 clarinets, 4 bassoons, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, strings

information about the creation

date
November 11, 1999

États-Unis, New York

interpreters

l'Orchestre philharmonique de New York, direction : Kurt Masur.

Part titles

  • I. Départ
  • II. Amour
  • III. Vagues
  • IV. Temps
  • V. Souvenir de vagues
  • VI. Mort (in memory of Gérard Grisey)
  • VII. Arrivée

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