Wolfgang Rihm (1952)

Insula felix (2003)

for two solo voices, choir and chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2003
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 2 unspecified voices
  • mixed choir à 4 voix
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), oboe, English horn, bassoon, horn, percussionist, 6 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses [minimum de cordes]

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 May 2003
    Location:

    Allemagne, Stuttgart


    Performers:

    Christine Schäfer : soprano, James Taylor : ténor, Bach Collegium Stuttgart, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, direction : Helmuth Rilling.