general information

composition date
1990-1996
duration
2h
editor
Breitkopf & Härtel
Libretto (details, author)

Hans Christian Andersen, Leonard de Vinci et Gudrun Ensslin

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice(s), solo instrument(s), choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
2 solo sopranos, 4 violins, viola, 2 cellos, 4 sopranos, 4 contraltos, 4 tenors, 4 bass voices

sheng - sho - mouth organ, 4 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 4 oboes, 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 8 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 tubas, 5 percussionists, 2 timpani, 2 xylorimbas, 2 vibraphones, 2 harp, 2 electric guitars, 2 pianos, celesta, electric organ, 10 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

information about the creation

Allemagne, Hambourg, Staatsoper.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
sons fixés sur support

observations

aussi six techniciens


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